Kids Online Safety Act Reborn | San Antonio News

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

Lawmakers are racing to pass the Kids Online Safety Act, a landmark bill designed to shield children from online dangers like cyberbullying and algorithmic manipulation — spurred by heartbreaking personal stories of parents who’ve lost kids to digital harm. Though it narrowly passed the Senate last year with bipartisan support, the House stalled it, allegedly under pressure from tech giants. Now, advocates push for default safety settings, parental controls, and accountability — while civil liberties groups warn age verification could erode privacy. A key compromise remains: the House…