Topic: Kosa

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.