children’s safety

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee has advanced the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) with bipartisan support. The bill aims to establish a “duty of care” for social media companies, requiring them to take reasonable steps to prevent harm to minors. This marks a significant step toward enhancing online protections for young users, though challenges remain in reconciling differences with the House and addressing privacy concerns.

New Mexico is seeking significant operational changes from Meta following a jury verdict finding the company liable for failing to protect children. Attorney General Raúl Torrez is pursuing injunctive relief, demanding robust age verification, platform redesigns, algorithm recalibrations, and independent oversight. This landmark ruling, awarding $375 million in damages, highlights concerns about social media safety and could influence future litigation and regulations. Meta plans to appeal the verdict.