"Since 2022, supporters of KOSA have backed its plan to require web platforms to protect kids from a variety of online harms, imposing what's known as a duty of care. That faction includes parents whose children have died after experiencing cyberbullying, becoming victims of sextortion, or obtaining illegal drugs online. They believe the prospect of new legal liability could make companies change their policies to prevent more tragedies - even as opponents raised concerns that it will lead platforms to over-censor content, including LGBTQ resources."
"Now, those parents are hearing - from congressional staff and civil society groups close to the process - that KOSA could return to the House of Representatives with the duty of care provision removed. The rumored changes could amount to KOSA's core provision going out with a whimper, even as lawmakers are rumored to be planning a package of several kids safety bills soon after the government reopens from the shutdown."
KOSA may be revived in Congress without the duty of care provision. Supporters since 2022 sought to require web platforms to protect children from online harms by imposing a duty of care. That group includes bereaved parents who say new legal liability would pressure companies to change policies to prevent cyberbullying, sextortion, and illegal drug access. Opponents warn the duty could push platforms to over-censor content, including LGBTQ resources. KOSA passed the Senate but stalled in the House and was reintroduced in the Senate in May. Rumors indicate the duty may be removed before returning to the House, while lawmakers consider a package of kids safety bills.
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