On the horizon of digital accountability, the Georgia Senate is delving into the murky waters of social media impact and artificial intelligence - specifically eyeing how these technological goliaths intersect with the lives of the youngest among us. Come next Wednesday, a bipartisan committee co-chaired by Sen. Sally Harrell (D–Atlanta) and Sen. Shawn Still (R–Johns Creek) is set to hold a third hearing, this time honing in on AI-driven chatbots and their influence on children.
The "Senate Impact of Social Media and Artificial Intelligence on Children and Platform Privacy Protection Study Committee" is leveraging the expertise of parents and policy mavens, as well as taking inputs from state agencies and private organizations.
Threading transparency through the proceedings, the public is invited to plant themselves in the audience at 450 State Capitol or tune into the live-stream available on the Senate website. A treasure trove of insights from previous meetings is up for grabs on the Georgia State Senate YouTube page, for those looking to catch up or delve deeper.
In a gesture of inclusivity, the committee's doors are open, but media personnel are nudged to flag their participation in advance by dropping a line to [email protected]. A live stream link will provide real-time access to the proceedings for audience members unable to make the journey to Atlanta.
