Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is cracking down on social media companies, and he’s starting with the most vulnerable population: children.
Today, he will be meeting with teenagers from Crawford, Erie and Warren counties’ school districts for a roundtable discussion about social media, the effects social media has on teen mental health, and what role the Office of Attorney General can play to encourage a safer environment.
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