
30 years after Section 230 was enacted, research shows 7 in 10 voters support changing the law to hold social media companies accountable

The Institute for Families and Technology, The Anxious Generation, Smartphone Free Childhood US, and Becca Schmill Foundation released a groundbreaking assessment of state phone-free school policies and whether or not they meet the gold standard.

The Institute for Families and Technology (IFT) commissioned a survey from October 22-27, 2025, to gain opinions of 800 registered voters on cell phone bans in schools. The results are below.

Report highlights states leading and falling behind on critical policy for students

Many say inappropriate AI chatbot interactions with children are a widespread problem

The Institute for Families and Technology (IFT) commissioned a survey from October 22-27, 2025, to gain opinions of 800 registered voters on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) amongst children and teens. The results are below.