Lawmakers who blame major social media companies for a crisis in youth mental health are moving ahead with kids’ online safety and privacy legislation.
The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee on Thursday will consider a pair of bills that seek to crack down on social media platforms, a significant step forward after previous efforts to strengthen online safety and privacy languished.
“We’re trying to move it along,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said in a brief interview Wednesday.
Studies suggest excessive online use and inappropriate content could be harming children’s mental well-being, and public pressure has mounted for lawmakers ...
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