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Why some LGBTQ+ groups oppose the current Kids Online Safety Act
Major national groups withdrew their opposition after the bill was revised — but some groups, especially in states with restrictive laws, say it could still be a threat.
(Malte Mueller/Getty Images) KOSA creates a “duty of care” for kids 16 and under that requires tech companies to prevent and mitigate a list of potential harms on platforms like social media, online gaming or video streaming sites. Previous versions used language broad enough that it could be interpreted to apply to any content hosted on platforms, meaning tech companies would have an additional legal obligation to moderate material like posts or comments that could be linked to mental health conditions like depression and eating disorders. The original 2022 version of KOSA also restricted the promotion and marketing of “illegal drugs,” which LGBTQ+ groups pointed out could have applied to medical treatments like hormone replacement therapy or puberty blockers that are now encompassed in bans on gender-affirming care for minors in 24 states.
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