"Addressing Skepticism: Enhancing Online Child Protection for Safer Social Media Use"

Lawmakers are pushing the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) to protect children online, but it faces opposition from teenagers, LGBTQ groups, and free speech advocates who argue that it would endanger minors, violate First Amendment rights, and limit access to important information. Critics point to studies showing positive outcomes of social media for teens and argue that the bill would restrict access to vital resources and censor important topics. Gen Z activists express concerns that the bill would cut them off from the outside world and essential online communities, while tech policy experts emphasize the need for solutions that work without restricting access to information and community.