LAWYER EXPANDS KIDS-SOCIAL MEDIA FIGHT TO UK
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Matthew Bergman, a lawyer known for suing social media platforms over child safety, has shifted his advocacy to the political arena by pitching UK officials on stronger protections for minors online.
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