Plugged Out: Examining the Impact of Technology on America’s Youth
Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Senate Committee · January 15, 2026
Senate Commerce Committee held a hearing on online harms to children, featuring four expert witnesses who testified about links between heavy screen use, algorithmic design, AI chatbots and declines in youth mental health and learning. Lawmakers from both parties debated federal options including the Kids Off Social Media Act (COSMO), COPPA 2, E‑Rate rules, and proposals to limit algorithmic feeds for minors.
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