As the US presidential election approaches, Democrats and Republicans experienced a rare moment of unity in the US Senate on July 30.
The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) passed with 93 votes in favor and only 3 against, and the House of Representatives will soon consider it.
Essentially, the bill requires technology platforms to protect children and teenagers from content that could endanger them while also providing greater parental control tools.
The targeted content includes cyberbullying, sexual exploitation, suicide, and eating disorders. Additionally, the bill raises the minimum age for receiving targeted advertising online from 13 to 17.
Despite the bipartisan support in the Senate, it is uncertain whether the bill will be approved by the House of Representatives. As The New York Times explains, this consensus does not reflect American society as a whole. Several organizations have protested against the Kids Online Safety Act, arguing that it could jeopardize freedom of expression and lead to censorship with potentially harmful effects on the very public it aims to protect.

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