Young lawmakers talk online child safety and AI policy at annual bipartisan summit

By: Amelia Twyman

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: July 10, 2026

Words: 730

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago


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WASHINGTON — Young Democratic and Republican state lawmakers from across the country found common ground Friday on the need to regulate artificial intelligence and kids’ online safety.

Legislators at an annual conference hosted by Future Caucus, an organization that aims to strengthen bipartisan dialogue among Gen Z and millennial leaders, engaged in tech-related policy discussions and agreed states should impose some guardrails on online activity, especially for kids.

South Carolina state Rep. Brandon Guffey urged lawmakers to …

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