Leeza Garber
Coverage of Leeza Garber in the Nexus archive.
- Congress lags on kids’ social media protections
Congress has not reached consensus on social media safety regulations for children, despite similar bans in countries like Australia and Indonesia. A House-passed online safety bill excludes a 'duty of care' provision opposed by Senate co-authors of the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), and enforcement challenges like age verification remain unresolved.
- Congress lags on kids’ social media protections
Congress has not yet agreed on social media safety regulations for children, despite other countries implementing bans for teenagers under 16. The Senate passed the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) in 2024, but the House version lacks a 'duty of care' provision, leading to uncertainty in final legislation. Legal challenges and enforcement difficulties, such as age verification bypasses, remain significant obstacles.
- Congress lags on kids’ social media protections
Congress has not reached consensus on social media safety regulations for children, despite growing international efforts to ban platforms for teenagers under 16. While countries like Australia and Indonesia have implemented such bans, U.S. lawmakers face legal challenges linked to the First Amendment. A House bill addressing online safety excludes a 'duty of care' provision, complicating Senate negotiations.