Decoder with Nilay Patel What's next for the controversial 'child safety' internet bill
Aug 15, 2024
Lauren Feiner, a Senior policy reporter at The Verge, dives deeply into the Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act (KOSPA), a bill poised to revolutionize tech platforms' responsibilities toward minors. She discusses the balance between child safety and free speech, highlighting concerns over censorship and age verification. The ongoing debate within Congress shows a bipartisan push yet faces criticism from advocacy groups. Feiner sheds light on how this legislation is reshaping the internet landscape while navigating passionate perspectives from tech giants and community advocates.
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COSPA's Goals
- COSPA aims to protect minors' online privacy and make platforms responsible for harmful content.
- This includes a duty of care for platforms like Meta, Google, and TikTok, impacting speech regulation.
COSA and COSPA
- COSA creates a duty of care for online platforms regarding children's safety.
- COSPA combines COSA with COPPA 2.0, updating online privacy protections for minors up to age 17.
Concerns about COSPA
- Opponents worry about COSPA's impact on free expression, including access to helpful information for marginalized youth.
- Age verification concerns arise, potentially leading to privacy invasion and limited content diversity.