Ep.64 - Josh Golin vs. Big Tech: Winning $170M for Kids’ Safety | Internet Protection | Kids Online Protection | DigitalDetox

Tune in to a compelling episode of the Virtuous Leaders Podcast as Dr. Johann D'Souza connects with Josh Golin, the passionate Executive Director of Fair Play. Leading a national advocacy group, Josh works hard to make the internet less addictive and safer for kids by challenging harmful marketing and pushing for new laws. His efforts fight the big companies that put profit over children’s well-being, making this a must-hear talk for parents and anyone worried about the digital world.Top 5 Insights from Josh Golin• Fair Play focuses on reducing internet addiction and enhancing safety for kids by targeting exploitative marketing and data collection practices on platforms like social media.• Notable successes include a $170 million fine against Google for illegally collecting children’s data on YouTube and stopping Meta from launching a kids’ Instagram version.• Josh’s team achieved a 91-3 Senate vote for the Kids Online Safety Act, a major step toward updating child protection laws, though it stalled in the House.• He advocates for community parenting, encouraging collective norms like delaying smartphone access until eighth grade through initiatives like Wait Until Eighth.• Driven by values of justice and community over profit, Josh warns of emerging threats like AI chatbots sexualizing or harming kids, urging immediate action.Josh GolinExecutive Director of Fair Playhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-golin-7040987/***

Dr. Johann D'Souza

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