4 chapters across the catalog
European Union Kids Act and Social Media Bans
Ursula von der Leyen unveils the "Kids Act," a bill proposing to ban social media for children under 13 and restrict access for those aged 13 to 15. The legislation aims to curb the "great capture" of children's attention by tech platforms, with potential fines of 6% of annual turnover for non-compliance.
Age Verification Legislation, Digital ID Infrastructure
Multiple legislative efforts are emerging to mandate age verification on digital platforms, including the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and the App Store Accountability Act. These bills would require app stores and websites to verify user ages, likely through government-approved IDs. The ultimate goal of these regulations is seen as the implementation of a global digital ID system for internet access.
The ongoing scandals surrounding child exploitation on social media are being used to push for the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). This legislation could lead to mandatory government ID verification for all social media users to eliminate anonymity. While framed as a safety measure for children, civil liberties advocates warn that such requirements would effectively end anonymous free speech on the internet.
Executive Power, Michelle Obama Signing Bills Claim
A CNN report erroneously suggested that First Lady Michelle Obama "signed into law" the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. This mischaracterization of the legislative process highlights the media's role in inflating the official duties and powers of the First Lady.
