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Jim Steyer

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Founder and CEO at Common Sense Media
📍 San Francisco, California, United States

Jim Steyer is the founder and CEO of Common Sense Media, a leading nonprofit focused on childrens welfare in the digital age. A Stanford Law and undergraduate alumnus, he is a recognized child advocate, civil rights attorney, and an award-winning adjunct professor at Stanford for over 30 years.

Outside of his professional advocacy, Jim is a dedicated educator and family man. He and his wife live in the Bay Area, where they have raised their four children. His passion for helping kids was greatly influenced by his mother, a remedial reading teacher.

Interesting fact: While a student at Stanford Law School, he co-founded the East Palo Alto Community Law Project, a nonprofit legal services center for low-income families.

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Experience
41 Years
Current Role
Founder and CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
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Priorities

Topics Jim cares about

Child Online Safety
His organization, Common Sense Media, is at the forefront of advocating for legislation and providing resources to protect children from online harms, including unsafe AI and addictive social media.
AI's Impact on Youth
He frequently speaks about the rising concern of AI companions and chatbots forming intense emotional bonds with young people, emphasizing the need for safety-focused design.
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Career

Work history

2003
Founder and CEO
Common Sense Media
1986
Adjunct Professor
Stanford University Graduate School of Education
1996 - 2003
Founder and CEO
JP Kids, Inc.
1988 - 1996
Founder and President
Children Now
1986 - 1988
Civil Rights Attorney
NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc.
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Media appearances

Jim Steyer, Common Sense Media: Tech, Kids & Education. Featured in Podcast (Apple Podcasts)
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Conversations with Common Sense Media featuring Jim Steyer. Featured in YouTube
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Education
Bachelor's degree
Stanford University
Doctor of Law - JD
Stanford University
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