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The case for social media warning labels
Big Tech has used its immense lobbying power to stall legislation like the Minnesota Kids Code and the Kids Online Safety Act, prioritizing corporate profits over children’s safety. Meanwhile, the evidence of harm continues to mount: skyrocketing rates of youth mental health struggles, increased suicidal ideation, and the devastating consequences of sextortion, human trafficking and…
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South Carolina Kids Code Coalition Applauds House Passage of the Age-Appropriate Design Code
The South Carolina House passed H.3431, which includes the South Carolina Age-Appropriate Design Code, by a vote of 89-14 on third reading. The bill now heads to the Senate.
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Bauer-Kahan unveils AI kids safety bill in California
The California Assembly privacy committee chair has introduced first-in-the-nation comprehensive legislation to protect kids from potential harm caused by artificial intelligence.
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‘Kids code’: Vermont lawmakers once again seek to protect kids on social media
Social media is everywhere these days, but lawmakers in Montpelier are looking to reign it in when it comes to kids. “It has negative consequences like addiction, cyberbullying, and [kids] not being able to literally get themselves off of their phones,” said Sen. Wendy Harrison.
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AGs push for laws to regulate social media, protect kids
Attorneys general in several states are spearheading legislation to regulate social media platforms to protect kids. Officials in California, Connecticut, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada and Washington have introduced or recommended bills this year.
Prioritizing the safety and wellbeing of young people online