We must work collectively to ensure that we don't create a society of the information rich and the information poor. Children exploring the Internet face risks, too. The Internet carries the danger of children being exploited. Lois Jean asked. She listed the variety of ways in which these problems occur, including advertisements, unsolicited e-mail, children's online moves tracked by companies, and certain interactive games and music.
Lawmakers are aware of the child exploitation problems on the Internet.
Addressing the conference, Vice President Al Gore announced that the online industry had agreed to report activities involving child pornography to law enforcement officials. He said that together the two initiatives will make a big difference in the ability of parents and law enforcement officials to keep children safe on the Internet. Digital Television National PTA President Lois Jean White was appointed to President Clinton's Advisory Committee on Public Interest Obligations of Digital Television Broadcasters. The committee is beginning its work and is expected to submit a report to Vice President Gore with recommendations on what it feels should be the public interest obligations of broadcasters in the digital age. With constituents similar to those of the Internet summit, the committee includes media-industry executives, child advocates, and academicians.