House passes kids’ online safety bill, but Senate approval unlikely

The House of Representatives passed the Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act, aiming to bolster online safety for children, but the bill faced criticism for lacking key provisions like a ‘duty of care’ and strong safeguards. The Senate, largely supportive of a competing bill with stronger protections, is expected to block the House’s version. The legislation includes measures such as requiring AI chatbots to disclose their non-human status and mandating age verification for accessing adult content, but advocates argue it doesn't go far enough to protect children from online harms.