Overview

• The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) has secured over 60 Senate co-sponsors, indicating a filibuster-proof majority and signaling its likely passage.
• Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and a bipartisan group of senators back the bill, emphasizing the need to protect children from online harms.
• The bill mandates tech companies to implement safety measures and parental controls to shield minors from dangers such as bullying, exploitation, and addiction.
• Recent amendments to KOSA aim to address concerns about targeting LGBT youths and ensure the bill's focus on product design and user safety.
• Despite significant Senate support, KOSA's future in the House remains uncertain amid debates over tech regulation priorities.