GA Senate Committee to Discuss AI Harms to Children
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Georgia Senate Committee to Examine AI Impact on Children
ATLANTA (October 2, 2025)—The Senate Impact of Social Media and Artificial Intelligence on Children and Platform Privacy Protection Study Committee will convene its third session on Wednesday, October 8, led by Sens. Sally Harrell (D–Atlanta) and Shawn Still (R–Johns Creek). The meeting will primarily address possible dangers related to artificial intelligence and AI-powered chatbots.
Established via Senate Resolution 431, this bipartisan body is tasked with assessing the effects of online platforms, including social media, gaming, and AI, on children. At the conclusion of its meetings, the study committee intends to put forward suggestions for action at the state level.
Collaborative Approach
The study committee intends to work alongside parents, experts, state agency representatives, and private groups to find ways of improving and reinforcing online safeguards, with the goal of ensuring that children have a secure online experience.
Previous Sessions
The committee's initial two sessions centered on the addictive and potentially harmful nature of online platforms for young individuals. They also looked at particular state-level regulations that might lead to heightened online safety. The upcoming session is set to more closely analyze the possible risks connected to the use of AI chatbots on online platforms frequented by minors.
Recordings of the study committee's prior meetings can be viewed on the Georgia State Senate's YouTube channel.
Media members planning to attend are asked to RSVP via email at SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov.
Sen. Sally Harrell represents the 40th Senate District, covering portions of DeKalb and Gwinnett County. She can be contacted at (404) 463-2260 or sally.harrell@senate.ga.gov.
Sen. Shawn Still represents the 48th Senate District, covering portions of Fulton, Forsyth and Gwinnett counties. He can be contacted at (404) 656-7127 or Shawn.Still@senate.ga.gov.
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