In seeking solutions to real or alleged harms to children on social media, policymakers turned to flawed policies — such as age verification and outright bans — that cut children off from social media’s benefits instead of actually targeting its risks, the report published by the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation (ITIF) maintained. The report argues that the best ways for policymakers to address chatbot safety for children are to focus on transparency, targeted safeguards, and empowering parents.