House vote sets up Senate clash over kids' online safety
Summary
The House passed the KIDS Act, a bill focused on protecting kids online, but key senators doubt it will move forward in its current form. Lawmakers disagree about rules that would require tech companies to take responsibility for harmful online features and on letting federal law override some state AI rules.Key Facts
- The House passed the KIDS Act with a vote of 267-117.
- The bill aims to improve online safety for children but does not include a "duty of care" rule for tech platforms.
- "Duty of care" would require companies to reduce harm from design elements like endless scroll or recommended content algorithms.
- Some senators say the bill’s language could block lawsuits against social media companies over harmful design.
- Senator Maria Cantwell opposes overriding state laws and wants stronger protections.
- Senator Marsha Blackburn is working with the White House to link kids’ safety rules with federal control over some state AI laws.
- The Trump administration and tech industry support federal laws that would override certain state AI laws.
- There is concern that pressure from the White House might lead to a weaker bill being passed.
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