Design Codes
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Social media protections, student phone ban advance again in Nebraska Legislature
Senators on Wednesday, by voice vote, advanced Legislative Bill 504, the “Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act” by State Sen. Carolyn Bosn of Lincoln. It would require online services to explicitly protect minor users and their personal information in the physical design of certain applications or websites, including social media.
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Online protections advance despite First Amendment concerns
At the request of Gov. Jim Pillen, Sen. Carolyn Bosn introduced what’s dubbed the Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act. The proposal seeks to regulate how services like Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram interact with young customers. It would restrict design features, like infinite scrolling, rewards for spending time on the site, and products that can be…
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Coalition Applauds Maryland’s Strong Defense of Kids Code vs. Big Tech Legal Attack
The Kids Code Coalition today applauded Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown’s decision to mount a vigorous defense of the state’s landmark youth online safety law by filing a motion to dismiss in response to Big Tech’s obstructionist legal attack through NetChoice.
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Parents of Kids Impacted by Social Media Harms Urge AG Brown to Enforce and Defend Maryland Kids Code
Today, more than a dozen parents of kids impacted by social media harms are urging Maryland Attorney General Brown to vigorously enforce and defend the law in court after Big Tech titans including Meta and Google sued to stop the law using their NetChoice front group.
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This is ‘why Nebraska’s design-focused social media bill is so critical’
AJ’s encounter with drugs on Snapchat wasn’t an accident; it was the result of design, as Snapchat’s algorithm actively pushed drug-related content and connections. These platforms are intentionally designed to keep children on screens, track their activity, and monetize their data—all to maximize profits, regardless of the cost to Nebraska kids and families.