Legislation
Whatever happened to the Kids Online Safety Act?
Whatever happened to the Kids Online Safety Act? The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) was set to be a major piece of legislation in 2024, aiming to regulate kids’ online safety and content on social media. The bill gained momentum in the Senate, with a virtually unanimous vote, but was unexpectedly dropped by House Republican […]
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Take It Down Act heads to Trump’s desk
Take It Down Act heads to Trump’s desk The Take It Down Act has passed the House with a vote of 409-2, requiring social media companies to remove nonconsensual (including AI-generated) sexual images within 48 hours of being flagged. Critics fear that the bill’s approach could be exploited to inflict harm in other ways, and […]
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26 states may soon need to regulate cannabis – here’s what they can learn from Colorado and Washington
26 states may soon need to regulate cannabis – here’s what they can learn from Colorado and Washington More states may soon be faced with the task of regulating marijuana marketplaces. Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has made moves to reclassify marijuana, making it a type of legal but […]
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