It wasn't intended. Social media wasn't intended--the intent was not to harm children, cause mental health crisis, put children in touch with drug dealers and pedophiles.
Richard Blumenthal: “It wasn't intended. Social media wasn't intended--the intent was not to harm children, cause mental health crisis, put…”
On the recordJuly 24, 2023
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Addressing unintended consequences of social media on children.
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