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Lawmakers Search More durable On-line Security Requirements for Kids

Lawmakers Search More durable On-line Security Requirements for Kids

WASHINGTON—Social-media firms can be held accountable for hurt they trigger to youngsters below bipartisan laws being launched Wednesday, within the newest transfer to strengthen regulation of web platforms.

Dubbed the Children On-line Security Act, the measure by Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D., Conn.) and Marsha Blackburn (R., Tenn.) would additionally require tech firms to supply periodic assessments of how their algorithms, design options and focused promoting methods would possibly contribute to hurt to minors. Tech firms must give minors the flexibility to choose out of algorithmic suggestions.

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