KIDS Act Age Verification Debate
The US House of Representatives passed the KIDS Act, which mandates age verification for online access, sparking concerns over privacy and free speech.
May 2025
KIDS Act package incorporates revised Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA)
The KIDS Act legislation includes a revised version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). This legislative package seeks to control American web browsing and private messaging services.
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Congress prepares to vote on the KIDS Act
Congress is preparing to vote on the KIDS Act, a legislative package. This package includes a revised Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and other internet regulations.
Source ↗Freedom of the Press Foundation warns about age verification
Caitlin Vogus of the Freedom of the Press Foundation warned that the KIDS Act's age verification requirement could impact users' ability to access social media anonymously. Aliya Bhatia of the Center for Democracy and Technology's Free Expression Project also issued warnings.
Source ↗KIDS Act Passes House of Representatives
The KIDS Act successfully passed the House of Representatives. The legislation is now proceeding to the Senate for further review.
Source ↗KIDS Act Moves to Senate
Following its passage in the House, the KIDS Act has been sent to the Senate. The Senate must now address the legislation.
Source ↗US House of Representatives passed the KIDS Act
The US House of Representatives passed the KIDS Act, which mandates age verification and safeguards for minors online. The bill requires specified online platforms to implement measures like parental controls and AI disclosure.
Source ↗US House passes KIDS Act with 267 votes
The Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act passed in the US House of Representatives with 267 votes. Forty-seven members of Congress did not cast a vote on the legislation.
Source ↗Electronic Frontier Foundation opposes KIDS Act provisions
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) opposed the KIDS Act, raising concerns about provisions requiring age verification and government-directed moderation policies. EFF senior policy analyst Joe Mullin noted the complexity of the age-gating schemes.
Source ↗KIDS Act Mandates AI Chatbot Disclosures to Minors
The KIDS Act requires providers of AI chatbots to disclose to users who are minors that the system is an AI and to provide suicide and crisis intervention hotline information.
Source ↗Federal Trade Commission and State Attorneys General to Enforce KIDS Act
The KIDS Act provides for enforcement of its requirements by the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general.
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