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Vermont Senate advances ‘Kids Code’ to protect youth online
The Vermont Senate gave final approval to a “Kids Code” bill that deals with social media algorithms. Lawmakers said research shows certain types of social media can lead to addiction, depression and mental health issues along with privacy violations.
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Kids Code Coalition Roundup: State Lawmakers Seize Momentum to Protect Kids, Regulate Big Tech
Across the country, momentum is breaking in favor of kids and families against the Big Tech lobby and its legal juggernaut, as courts start to rule in favor of tech regulation and lawmaker champions of Kids Code bills gain recognition for their success.
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Maryland’s message to Big Tech: Think different.
The Maryland Age-Appropriate Design Code is meant to safeguard children’s privacy and prevent geotracking and the selling of personal data, according to State Delegate Jared Solomon. “This is really about the algorithms and the way companies are manipulating people with those algorithms,” he says.
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New Kids Code Coalition Report Exposes NetChoice’s Losing Battle Against Kids’ Online Safety Laws
The Kids Code Coalition today released a new report, NetChoice’s Losing Battle Against Kids’ Online Safety Bills: Litigation, Lobbying & the Path Forward.
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Senators to discuss social media protection bill for kids
Sen. Carolyn Bosn, who sponsored the bill, said it is designed to protect children’s information and usage rather than restrict content.
Prioritizing the safety and wellbeing of young people online