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Michigan Senate passes ‘Kids Over Clicks’ bill targeting social media addiction, online exploitation
Wednesday’s session of the Michigan Senate brought new changes for the ways in which Big Tech companies are held accountable for unethical practices that leave children and teenagers vulnerable to the perils of being exploited and bullied online or becoming addicted to endless social media scrolling.
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Michigan Senate Passes Kids Over Clicks Youth Online Safety Package
Michigan Kids Code Coalition advocates celebrated as the Kids Over Clicks package of youth online safety bills, including the Michigan Kids Code, passed the Senate’s third and final reading with votes of 20–17. The bill now moves to the House, where advocates are urging lawmakers to act with urgency.
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Michigan Senate votes to limit kids’ access to addictive sites, apps
Senators voted 20-17 in favor of the new restrictions, with two Republicans, Sens. Mark Huizenga of Walker and Ed McBroom of Vulcan, joining most Democrats in support.
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Michigan officials push new protections for kids on social media and AI platforms
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and state Sen. Dayna Polehanki convened a roundtable Thursday with youth leaders, medical experts, and parents to highlight concerns about the impact of social media and artificial intelligence on children. The discussion centered on a package of bills known as Kids Over Clicks, which aims to limit addictive platform features,…
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Wicks Leads Rewrite of California’s Age-Appropriate Design Code
Wicks is seeking to rewrite California’s Age-Appropriate Design Code to eliminate enjoined sections and clarify language the courts deemed vague, even as the litigation continues.
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