Markey, Blumenthal Offer Online Safety Bill for Users Under 16

摘要

Sens. Ed Markey (D., Mass.) and Richard Blumenthal (D., Conn.), who are both members of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, have introduced a bill that would create online protections from "auto-play" default setting, push alerts, "badges" that encourage extended engagement, and harmful content for users under the age of 16. The proposed Kids Internet Design and Safety (KIDS) Act is aimed at addressing "the chilling reality that some websites and apps are built in ways that harm children," Sen. Markey said.