How Many More Must Die Before Congress Protects Kids Online? | Opinion
Summary
A South Carolina state representative urges Congress to pass the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) to protect children on social media. The law would require tech companies to take steps to prevent harm to minors, such as online exploitation and exposure to dangerous content.Key Facts
- The author’s son died because of an online sextortion scheme linked to social media.
- Social media companies design platforms to increase user engagement but often ignore child safety risks.
- Congress has debated online child safety laws for years but has not passed strong federal protections.
- Many states are passing their own online safety laws because there is no federal law.
- The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) would require platforms to take reasonable actions to reduce harm to minors.
- KOSA would address problems like sexual exploitation, predatory behavior, and promotion of self-harm.
- The law does not ban social media or limit free speech but sets clear safety expectations for companies.
- Parents cannot fully monitor their children’s online activity, so legislative action is necessary.
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