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House strikes bipartisan bargain on Kids Online Safety Act

House Energy and Commerce leaders reached a bipartisan deal on the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) as part of the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act, moving it via an expedited process but requiring Senate reconciliation; the House version would preempt some state laws and AI rules and omits the Democrats' 'duty of care' standard, while a White House-backed package aims to combine the Senate’s KOSA with additional AI and app-store measures, setting the stage for further negotiations and potential alignment with Meta.

via Politico|

#ai-preemption #kids-online-safety-act #kosa

technology1 month ago•1 min saved

White House, Hill Relaunch Push to Preempt State AI Laws

The White House and Sen. Marsha Blackburn are reviving a package to preempt state AI laws, pairing preemption with child-safety and anti-deepfake measures (KOSA, NO FAKES Act) and age-verification requirements; Blackburn leads negotiations, and the package aims to avoid blanket pre-emption, contrasting with the Obernolte-Trahan bill. The White House is also meeting with AI companies to discuss benchmarking after a recent AI/cyber executive order, signaling renewed policy jockeying ahead of August recess.

via Axios|

#ai-policy #kids-online-safety-act #marsha-blackburn

technology3 months ago•308 min saved

Jury Finds Meta and Google Liable in Landmark Social Media Harm Verdict

A Los Angeles jury found Meta and Google liable in a civil suit alleging social-media platforms addict youth and harm mental health. The verdict is hailed by critics as a pivotal moment of accountability, likened to a ‘Big Tobacco moment,’ and could spur federal safeguards like the Kids Online Safety Act, though both companies say they will appeal.

via CNN|

#big-tech-accountability #court-verdict #kids-online-safety-act

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

GOP Faces Challenges in AI Legislation and Bans

Senator Marsha Blackburn has withdrawn her support for a proposed provision in a tax bill that would prevent states from regulating AI for five years, citing concerns over protections for children and consumers, and plans to co-sponsor amendments to remove the AI regulation clause, amid ongoing Senate debates on tech legislation.

via The Hill|

#ai-regulation #cruz-agreement #kids-online-safety-act

technology2 years ago•8 min saved

"Senate Passes Updated Kids Online Safety Act with Wide Support"

The latest version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) remains a dangerous censorship bill that empowers state officials to target online content they don't like, posing a threat to minors' access to lawful speech and information. Despite some changes, KOSA still raises First Amendment concerns and could harm vulnerable communities, including LGBTQ+ youth and those seeking mental health and reproductive rights information. The bill's "duty of care" provision and enforcement by state attorneys general continue to pose censorship risks, prompting the EFF to urge people to oppose the bill and demand that their representatives do the same.

via EFF|

#censorship #first-amendment #internet

technologypolitics2 years ago•4 min saved

"Senate Passes Kids Online Safety Act with Broad Support"

The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) has gained enough Senate co-sponsors to pass through the chamber, marking a significant milestone for the legislation. The bill aims to create a duty of care for tech platforms to protect young users and allow them to opt out of algorithm-based recommendations. Changes to the bill's text address concerns about potential censorship and enforcement by state attorneys general. While some advocacy groups have withdrawn opposition, others, including Fight for the Future and the Electronic Frontier Foundation, maintain concerns about potential censorship and filtering of online content. Leading tech platforms like Snap, Microsoft, and X have expressed support for the bill, but it still needs to be brought to a floor vote and work its way through the House.

via The Verge|

#kids-online-safety-act #lgbtq #online-safety

technology-regulation2 years ago•6 min saved

"Senate Set to Pass Updated Kids Online Safety Act Amid Tech Companies' Efforts to Erase Abortion Information"

The Senate is on the verge of passing the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), a significant piece of tech regulation aimed at protecting children online by imposing new obligations on digital platforms to prevent harm and enhance privacy settings for younger users. The bill has garnered bipartisan support and addresses concerns about targeting LGBT youths and stifling speech online. While it faces an unclear path in the House, its passage in the Senate could pressure the House to follow suit. The push for stricter regulations comes amid mounting bipartisan concern about the impact of social media on children's mental health and exposure to harmful content online.

via The Washington Post|

#child-safety #kids-online-safety-act #senate

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Balancing Privacy and Security: Protecting Children Online"

The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) is a bipartisan bill supported by dozens of senators, aiming to protect children on social media by requiring platforms to implement "reasonable measures" to prevent harm such as bullying, harassment, sexual exploitation, anorexia, self-harm, and predatory marketing. The bill also mandates default high privacy and safety settings for users under 18 and allows young people to opt out of features that may lead to compulsive app use. While KOSA has gained support from children's groups and Snap, it faces opposition from civil rights groups concerned about potential censorship on politically polarizing issues.

via The New York Times|

#bipartisan #child-protection #kids-online-safety-act

technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Snapchat Backs Kids Safety Bill: The Right Way to Protect Children Online"

Snapchat becomes the first tech platform to publicly support the Kids Online Safety Act, breaking ranks with its trade group NetChoice. The bill aims to enhance online protections for children by preventing the recommendation of harmful content. Snap's CEO, along with other tech company heads, is set to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee, where they will face scrutiny over their alleged failure to remove content promoting child sexual abuse. The bill's co-sponsors, Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Marsha Blackburn, welcomed Snap's endorsement and continue to push for the bill's passage, despite opposition and challenges from other tech companies and lawmakers.

via POLITICO|

#kids-online-safety-act #online-safety #senate-judiciary-committee