US House passes youth online safety legislation
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- The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act, requiring online platforms to offer child safeguards.
- The bill mandates companies to provide options for limiting addictive features and protect children from harms like sexual exploitation.
- It passed with bipartisan support and moves to the Senate, which is considering a similar measure imposing a
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation aimed at enhancing online safety for children. The Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act, approved by a 267-117 vote with backing from both Democrats and Republicans, requires online platforms to implement safeguards for young users.
Key provisions of the KIDS Act include mandates for companies to offer children ways to limit addictive features on their platforms. It also requires the establishment of policies designed to protect children from various online harms, specifically mentioning sexual exploitation.
The bill now proceeds to the U.S. Senate, where a similar piece of legislation is under consideration. That Senate bill proposes imposing a "duty of care" on social media companies concerning their young users, indicating a broader legislative push to address online child protection in the United States.
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