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Mother Advocates AI Regulation After Son's Suicide

3/4/2026

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  • Jennie DeSerio, the mother of Mason, calls for regulating AI-driven social media algorithms after her son's death by suicide in 2022.
  • In Utah, lawmakers debate AI rules as the Utah Department of Commerce urges consumer-protection regulation, not free speech.
  • The White House opposes HB286, a bill to strengthen child safety, citing regulatory overreach.
  • Other bills in Utah seek transparency and protection for minors from harmful AI content.