Age and Access in the Social Media Era

An entire generation of Americans have grown up in a world of screens. From childhood memories captured and shared on Instagram and YouTube, through an adolescence shaped by TikTok, to early adulthood navigating the disruptions of AI in the job market, the impact of social media on young lives is undeniable.

Join Semafor’s editors, industry and policy experts to explore how online platforms can play a constructive role in communicating age restrictions for certain goods and services and the responsibilities and strategies of policymakers in effectively regulating social media use among young people.