Policy · 1h ago
House Passes KIDS Act, Threatening Online Age Verification
The House of Representatives passed the KIDS Act, a package of proposals aimed at controlling online content to protect minors. Critics argue the bill encourages surveillance rather than privacy. The Senate is now considering the legislation.
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The KIDS Act may sound protective, but its age-gating approach risks normalizing internet surveillance and restricting free speech for all users.
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