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technology1 year ago•3 min saved

"Tech CEOs Testify on Child Safety Amid Growing Online Threats"

Snap, under pressure from Congress, has broken ranks with its trade group to support the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), which aims to prevent the recommendation of harmful content to children on social media platforms. The bill has bipartisan support but has been criticized for potentially silencing LGBTQ+ content. Despite concerns about the legislation's potential to put kids in danger, Snap's endorsement has been applauded by KOSA co-sponsors, Senators Richard Blumenthal and Marsha Blackburn.

via Techdirt|

#child-safety #congressional-pressure #kosa

politics2 years ago•5 min saved

"Pentagon's Accounting Error Results in $3 Billion Excess for Ukraine Aid"

The Pentagon has discovered an accounting mistake that has freed up at least $3 billion to keep Ukrainian troops supplied in their war against Russia over the next several months. The Biden administration has been under bipartisan pressure to explain how it intended to continue supporting Ukraine without asking Congress to replenish its budget. The mistake was met with frustration and anger, as some lawmakers criticized the Biden administration for what they said was an extremely troublesome error. The administration has not yet requested new drawdown authority or additional funds for Ukraine to be included in the budget for next fiscal year, which begins on October 1.

via The New York Times|

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