Maryland
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States get serious about limiting kids’ social media exposure
An increasing number of states are moving to require social media companies to create child-safe versions of their sites as Washington struggles with how to shield kids.
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Social media exacerbates teen health crisis by design
To be clear: If we do not pass the Maryland Kids Code, those existing harms will continue, and they will continue to hit underserved communities the hardest.
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Protect children from online abuse, addiction linked to social media
The Kids Code would put the onus on social media platforms to institute the strongest privacy-by-default and safety-by-design protections available and ensure products are age-appropriate and in kids’ best interests.
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Time for parents to start holding tech platforms accountable
So, when I learned about the Maryland Kids Code initiative, it was such a relief. Finally, communities are recognizing that the responsibility shouldn’t only be on parents – social media companies also need to take accountability for their designs and role in our kids’ lives. We need to pass legislation that puts the onus on…
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States looking to 2024 to pass revised kids’ online safety bills
A group of state legislators and children’s safety advocates are planning a renewed campaign to import British digital safeguards for kids into the United States as they look to ward off legal challenges from the tech industry.