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Maryland Kids Code internet safety policy becomes law
Maryland Kids Code, a law that will require social media companies to do more to safeguard children, went into effect Tuesday.
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New York AG James calls for social media warning labels as 42 states demand federal action
Attorneys general from 42 states, led by New York’s Letitia James, are urging Congress to place warning labels on social media sites because of what they call “serious psychological harms” to teens, including “depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation.”
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Minn. lawmaker leads renewed push for kids online safety amid industry resistance
A Minnesota lawmaker who’s led a two-year fight to pass kids online safety legislation is set to try again next year in the face of sustained industry opposition.
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The California Age Appropriate Design Code Act May Be the Most Important Piece of Tech Legislation You’ve Never Heard Of
The legal battle over the CAADCA has implications beyond kids’ online safety. It raises important questions about free expression: when is software considered speech? When can corporations be held responsible for its consequences?
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Despite broad support in the Legislature, Phil Scott vetoes data privacy legislation
The Vermont Kids Code Coalition, which advocated for the provisions intended to protect young people, issued its own statement expressing disappointment with Scott’s veto.