The Kids Off Social Media Act (KOSMA), proposed by Senators Brian Schatz and Ted Cruz, seeks to prevent children under 13 from having social media accounts due to rising mental health concerns. The bill also restricts companies from using recommendation algorithms for those under 17 and mandates schools to limit social media access. It proposes an age estimation method using existing user data instead of verification through ID, which raises concerns regarding possible inaccuracies. The KOSMA is seen as a complement to the Kids Online Safety Act.
KOSMA aims to prevent kids under 13 from creating social media accounts to address the mental health crisis among youth.
The bill would prevent companies from using recommendation algorithms for users under 17, aiming to enhance child safety online.
Instead of requiring ID, the bill asks platforms to estimate user ages with existing data, raising accuracy concerns.
Lawmakers are responding to growing scrutiny of child safety online by pursuing legislation to curb social media usage by minors.
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