Lori Trahan: “It forces platforms to turn on safeguards by default instead…”

“To be clear, Mr. Speaker, the Kids act doesn't solve every problem, but. But it makes one heck of a dent. It finally gives kids and teens overdue privacy protections. It forces platforms to turn on safeguards by default instead of burying them where no parent can find them. It puts tools in the hands of moms and dads, and it makes companies answer for the worst harms that they allow on their platforms. Is it everything I want?” (01:28–01:36)

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