PA Attorney General Holds Forum With Bucks Co. Students

WARMINSTER TOWNSHIP, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday met Wednesday with Bucks County students for a forum on artificial intelligence, social media, and other topics.

Sunday launched a series of planned teenTALK events by meeting with Bucks County students at William Tennent High School to discuss the impact of social media on mental health.

During Wednesday's meeting, the students discussed their own use of social media, including its pros and cons. Many students shared thoughts on the addictive nature of social media and how spending excessive time on apps can affect relationships and hinder learning.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) was also a major focus of the panel, with many students discussing how they utilize AI products both in and out of school. Some shared thoughts included the disadvantages of using AI as a learning tool and questions regarding what the future workforce will look like with AI.

“As a father myself, I was encouraged to hear from students who spoke candidly about taking their mental health seriously,” Sunday said. “As we continue to learn more about the effects social media can have on mental wellness, these students have the opportunity to lead by example and help others use these platforms in healthier, more positive ways. I appreciated hearing their perspectives today, and I look forward to future conversations with students across the Commonwealth.”

"The impact of social media on mental health is a reality that school districts across the state and the nation deal with every day,” Centennial Schools Superintendent Abe Lucabaugh said. “Listening to the comments from our students and the manner in which the Attorney General interacted really shed light on how important this topic is to not only schools but also students who comprise them. This was an important opportunity for students to share their concerns and solutions. We appreciate the time spent by the Attorney General to facilitate this important conversation.”

Students participating in the discussion represented the Bensalem School District, Bucks County Technical High School, Central Bucks High School East, Central Bucks High School South, Central Bucks High School West, Council Rock High School North, Council Rock High School South, New Hope-Solebury High School, Palisades High School, Pennridge High School, Pennsbury High School West, Quakertown Community High School, and William Tennent High School.