Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed a bipartisan law covering youth online safety, artificial intelligence regulation, and workforce upskilling. The governor’s office described it as a multi-pronged bill meant to protect children and adults from harms linked to youth social media addiction and the growing use of artificial intelligence. The debate is how to make digital safety rules meaningful without blocking useful technology. Supporters say young people need guardrails around addictive design, manipulative chatbots, and unsafe AI use. Critics worry that broad rules could burden schools, small companies, parents, or beneficial educational tools. The state also has to balance protection with digital literacy and workforce preparation. Parents want children protected, but kids also need to learn how technology works. Connecticut should not choose between safety and preparation.