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Kids online safety bill that had broad Senate support hits roadblock in House
A bill intended to boost privacy and safety for children online that had broad bipartisan support in the Senate is stalling in the House amid resistance from leadership, putting a spotlight on Repu…
A bill intended to boost privacy and safety for children online that had broad bipartisan support in the Senate is stalling in the House amid resistance from leadership, putting a spotlight on Republican divisions on tech policy. Central to the bill and the controversy around it is KOSA’s “duty of care” provision, requiring platforms to design and implement features in order to prevent and mitigate harm to minors — such as that caused by content promoting suicide, eating disorders and sexual exploitation. “I’m an eternal optimist – choosing to see opportunities where others might see challenges,” Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.), a lead sponsor of the House version of KOSA, said in a statement, adding that he will “look forward to doing whatever it takes to build upon that success and get meaningful legislation across the finish line.”
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