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Kids Online Safety Advances Amid Age Verification Hurdles | Dayton News
Senate moves forward with four key bills to shield kids online, including the unanimously backed Kids Online Safety Act aimed at holding social media platforms accountable. But the SCREEN Act—designed to block minors from adult sites via age verification—failed due to low attendance, despite party-line support. Privacy advocates and tech giants raised concerns over enforcement and responsibility, while lawmakers debate critical provisions like “duty of care” for mental health risks. Progress is being made, but the path to comprehensive protection remains complex and contested. Listen in…
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