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House Bill Falls Short on Youth Safety | Dayton News
The House just passed a diluted version of the KIDS Act, hailed by Speaker Mike Johnson as a major step toward holding tech accountable — but critics like Common Sense Media say it’s a watered-down compromise that fails to protect kids. The bill omits a crucial “duty of care” requirement that would force companies to redesign harmful features, leaving platforms still optimized for profit over safety. While the Senate version includes this vital provision, supporters call the House bill a “pale imitation” and vow not to approve it — arguing that without real design accountability, kids remain…
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