{"id":178817,"date":"2026-01-15T16:26:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T21:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/15\/congress-mulls-how-to-address-growing-share-of-time-kids-spend-on-screens\/"},"modified":"2026-01-15T18:05:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T23:05:14","slug":"congress-mulls-how-to-address-growing-share-of-time-kids-spend-on-screens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/15\/congress-mulls-how-to-address-growing-share-of-time-kids-spend-on-screens\/","title":{"rendered":"Congress mulls how to address growing share of time kids spend on screens"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thenationaldesk.com\/news\/politics\/congress-mulls-how-to-address-growing-share-of-time-kids-spend-on-screens-social-media-artificial-intelligence-chatbots-big-tech-cellphone-bans-education\">Congress mulls how to address growing share of time kids spend on screens<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a 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practices, leading to self-regulation by tech companies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>International Pressure and Comparisons:<\/strong> Other countries, notably Australia, have already implemented strict regulations on social media use among minors, pushing U.S. lawmakers to action.<\/li>\n<li><strong>State-Level Initiatives:<\/strong> As Congress lags, states have taken action with laws addressing data privacy, AI limitations, and cellphone bans in classrooms to protect children&#8217;s well-being and educational outcomes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>AI Advancements and Risks:<\/strong> The emergence of AI and chatbots has escalated concerns, with fears of unknown dangers and a call for immediate regulatory action to prevent potential harm similar to social media.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Push for Action:<\/strong> Experts and lawmakers emphasize the urgency to curb excessive screen time and regulate AI to safeguard children&#8217;s health and the integrity of 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