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Kids Online Safety Act Moves Forward | Charleston News
Senators are advancing the Kids Online Safety Act to shield children from social media’s harms, mandating privacy defaults, parental controls, and opt-outs from algorithmic feeds—after last year’s Senate passage and now facing House negotiations. Parents of tragically lost children joined the vote, underscoring the human cost, while civil liberties groups and tech firms warn of privacy risks and overreach. The bill’s future hinges on reconciling Senate and House versions, especially around tech companies’ “duty of care,” making this the pivotal moment to reshape digital safety for minors…
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