LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 10, 2026) — Today is Safer Internet Day, an annual global campaign with the goal of making the digital world a more responsible, positive space for everyone, especially our youth. In recognition, Michigan Senate Democrats are building greater public awareness of the well-documented risks associated with increasing social media and Artificial Intelligence (AI) usage among our kids — and uplifting the need for the Kids Over Clicks bill package to combat these digital dangers.
“Our current laws are not stringent enough to adequately protect minors from incessant online dangers,” said Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia), sponsor of the Leading Ethical AI Development (LEAD) for Kids Act. “That’s why I’m a proud champion of our Kids Over Clicks package that tackles this issue head-on — and I’m also proud to be hosting a virtual town hall later this month to spread even greater awareness and demonstrate why these bills are so critical for Michigan kids.”
In December, Senate Democrats introduced Senate Bills 757–760 to create stronger safety measures to prevent Big Tech companies from targeting and exploiting minors online. On Safer Internet Day, Senate Democrats are calling on Michiganders to join us in the fight for a better, safer digital world for our kids and families — because we can all play a part in this fight to better protect our kids online.
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If you’re a parent, please share your personal experience navigating parenthood in the digital age by taking our Kids Over Clicks survey.
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If you’re an advocate of this legislation, help us garner more support by becoming a Citizen Co-Sponsor.
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If you’d like to learn more about this issue and our bill package, attend our upcoming virtual Kids Over Clicks town hall on Monday, Feb. 23, at 6:00 p.m. by RSVPing here.