New Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Force Tech Companies to Protect Young Users
Sens. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) on May 2 announced the introduction of legislation to make social media platforms conform to stricter safety regulations regarding children.
The Kids Online Safety Act, a bill announced by the senators during a live event, aims to provide young people and parents with the tools, safeguards, and transparency necessary to protect against online harms. The legislation would compel companies that target children to be more open with their business practices and would make previously private company data available to consumers and researchers.
The bill requires social media platforms to prioritize the well-being of children, ensuring a safe environment in their default settings, according to a press release put out by the senators….