Vermont
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‘It’s time to break free’: Legislators, students rally in Manchester for Age-Appropriate Design
On the damp and chilly Monday morning of May 19, at 7:30 a.m., a collection of individuals gathered on the sidewalk of the round-about by the Northshire Bookstore to raise public awareness of Vermont’s Kids Code, an act more commonly known as Age-Appropriate Design Code. The bill advocates for by-default privacy settings for youth and…
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Snapchat sued in connection with Vermont child sexual abuse case
The case dovetails with Vermont lawmakers’ ongoing efforts to rein in social media platforms that advocates say prey on vulnerable teenagers. The story behind the case has served as a rallying cry for supporters of a bill known as the “Kids Code.”
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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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‘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.