As governor, Sara Rodriguez will protect kids from predatory tech companies and make the internet safer for children.

Our kids are growing up online – and tech companies are exploiting them for profit. Social media platforms are designed to be addictive, hooking kids on endless scrolling and damaging their mental health. Predators use apps and games to target children. Companies collect massive amounts of data on kids without parents' knowledge or consent. And algorithms push dangerous content – eating disorders, self-harm, suicide, violence – because it keeps kids engaged and keeps profits rolling in.

This didn't happen by accident. Tech companies designed it this way. They studied how to make their platforms as addictive as possible. They buried parental controls and privacy settings. They lobbied against regulation. And they prioritized growth and profits over the safety and well-being of children.

Parents are doing everything they can – monitoring screen time, setting limits, having conversations – but they're up against billion-dollar companies with teams of engineers whose job is to override parental control and keep kids hooked. Parents shouldn't have to fight tech giants alone. We can protect kids online, hold companies accountable, and give parents the tools they need – but only if we're willing to stand up to Big Tech. Sara Rodriguez will.