""Parents are struggling to protect their kids from the harmful effects of social media, where children are more exposed than ever to cyberbullying, eating disorders, and other online threats to their wellbeing.""
""Sammy's Law will give parents the choice to be alerted of concerning behaviors on social media, while protecting their personal information.""
Sammy's Law, introduced by Senators Warner, Husted, and Britt, aims to enhance child safety on social media. Named after Sammy Chapman, the bill mandates large social media platforms to provide parents with safety notifications via third-party providers regulated by the FTC. It targets companies with 100 million active users or $1 billion in revenue, requiring them to create real-time APIs for safety software. The law also alerts parents to 15 specific concerning phrases related to eating disorders, suicidal ideation, and harassment, addressing the growing risks children face online.
Read at Nextgov.com
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