Last week, the American Civil Liberties Union sent 300 high school students to Capitol Hill to lobby against the Kids Online Safety Act, expressing concerns about potential censorship and limits on access to important information for marginalized groups like L.G.B.T.Q. communities.
At the heart of the battle surrounding the Kids Online Safety Act are worries about the impact on free speech, with liberals fearing censorship of transgender care and conservatives concerned about limitations on anti-abortion efforts under the guise of child safety.
The tech industry is also opposed to the bill, echoing the concerns about potential restrictions on free speech. The Kids Online Safety Act aims to restrict features that could lead to cyberbullying, harassment, and self-harm promotion, while enhancing privacy and safety settings for users under 17.
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