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Why Sen. Brian Schatz thinks child safety bills can trump the First Amendment

Decoder with Nilay Patel

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Regulating Online Content for Youth Protection

Online providers have a duty of care to protect minors from harmful content, especially on social media, as it is linked to a crisis of depression among teenage girls. The speaker is a co-sponsor of acts aimed at protecting kids on social media, which includes prohibiting children under 13 from being online, requiring parental consent for 13-17-year-olds, and preventing algorithmic boosting for this age group due to the overpowering influence of algorithms on teenagers' minds. The speaker strongly believes that the harm of social media for children under 12 outweighs the benefits, and is prepared to address potential First Amendment concerns in order to prioritize children's well-being.

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