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Michigan lawmakers propose legislation to curb exploitation of children by social media
On Wednesday, state Senate Democrats introduced a package of bills (SB 757-760), called Kids Over Clicks. Among other things, the bills would aim to ensure AI companion chatbots are inaccessible to children.
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‘The addiction is real’: Michigan leaders call for more social media protections for kids
As technology continues to expand and evolve, a number of state leaders are coming together and calling for change, beginning by urging the Michigan Legislature to pass a series of bills known as Kids Over Clicks.
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State of the State: Hochul pushes for online safety measures for minors
ew York Governor Kathy Hochul wants video game and social media companies to block strangers from privately messaging children. The “Stop Online Predators Act” would also restrict artificial intelligence “friends” and offer mental health training in high school.
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Nebraska law limiting online content for kids takes effect Jan. 1
A new Nebraska law aimed at protecting children online will take effect Jan. 1, putting restrictions on how social media and other online platforms design content for minors. The Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act, known as LB504, requires certain online services to set accounts for minors to the highest privacy settings, limit data collection and…
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New York law mandates warning labels on addictive social media features
“Keeping New Yorkers safe has been my top priority since taking office,” Hochul said. “It is essential that we prioritize mental health and take the steps necessary to ensure that people are aware of any potential risks.”