"Lawmakers in Washington are once again focusing on kids, screens, and mental health. But according to Congress, Big Tech is somehow both the problem and the solution. We're diving into the latest attempt to control how kids access the internet and more with our latest EFFector newsletter. Since 1990, EFFector has been your guide to understanding the intersection of technology, civil liberties, and the law."
"This latest issue tracks what to do when you hit an age gate online, explains why rent-only copyright culture makes us all worse off, and covers the dangers of law enforcement purchasing straight-up military drones. Prefer to listen in? In our audio companion, EFF Senior Policy Analyst Joe Mullin explains what lawmakers should do if they really want to help families. Find the conversation on YouTubeor the Internet Archive."
Lawmakers in Washington are focusing again on children, screens, and mental health and proposing measures that shift responsibility for parental control toward technology companies. Congress frames Big Tech as both a source of harm and a provider of technical fixes, creating conflicts between accountability and outsourced solutions. Topics include navigating online age gates, the harms of rent-only copyright systems that limit public access, and the risks of law enforcement acquiring militarized drones. An audio companion outlines legislative recommendations aimed at helping families, and readers are encouraged to subscribe and support ongoing advocacy efforts.
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