Washington, DC (July 24, 2023) — Amico Health's program was recognized for combating misinformation in a conference hosted by the Former Director of the NSA and AI experts. The Council, a crosspartisan group of leaders addressing the negative mental, civic, and public health impacts of social media in America, has identified Amico Health as a solution contributing significantly to mitigating these issues, especially in educational settings.
In a recent discussion held by the Council, the focus was on the escalating harms caused by social media platforms, surpassing the promises of creating a more interconnected and informed world. The detrimental effects include degraded mental health, particularly among children, heightened political polarization, disruption of fragile democracies by propaganda, mainstreaming of conspiracy theories, and increased distrust of foundational institutions. The Council attributes these issues to the lack of serious accountability and oversight by Big Tech companies, prioritizing profits over societal well-being.
Amico Health emerged as a notable solution during the Council's discussion, specifically lauded for its positive impact in schools. The attached video presentation showcases how Amico Health effectively addresses the challenges posed by social media.
"We're moving into an age where you have to think, as your default, that what you're seeing online isn't true. There's a great startup called Amico Health running media literacy pilots in California with great results" stated Isabelle Wright, Head of Technology and Society at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, and fmr. Global Election Integrity Policy Lead at TikTok. Amico Health's focus on fostering digital wellness aligns with Issue One’s goal to find bipartisan solutions for the negative impacts of technology on our children, communities, and national security.
Amico Health is committed to supporting the Council's mission and contributing to the ongoing conversation around social media reform. As a trusted resource in the field of digital wellness, Amico Health remains dedicated to fostering a safer and healthier digital environment for students, educators, and communities.
