Kids Online Safety Act Moves Forward | Annapolis News

Annapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 6, 2026 · 1m

Senators just made major progress on the Kids Online Safety Act, a landmark bill aimed at shielding young users from harmful social media content and giving parents real control over their kids’ digital experiences. Though it previously stalled in the House, this renewed push includes key protections like default safety settings, algorithmic opt-outs, and parental management tools — with grieving families present to underscore the human stakes. The House version, however, dropped a crucial “duty of care” clause that would force tech giants to actively monitor their platforms’ impact on…