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Kids Online Safety Act Returns Amid Censorship Concerns

5/15/2025

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KOSA Revived Debate

The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) is back in Congress, seeking to make social media platforms responsible for safeguarding children online. While Apple backs the bill, concerns about censorship loom large. Although it previously passed the Senate, it faltered in the House, revealing deepening divisions among lawmakers despite ongoing bipartisan support.

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Judiciary Committee Warns

The U.S. House Judiciary Committee is sounding the alarm over the Polish government's alarming tactics to stifle political dissent and free speech, particularly as the 2025 elections loom. With media censorship on the rise, the committee calls on the EU to stand firm in defending democratic values and safeguarding the rights of those who dare to speak out.

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KOSA Revived Debate

The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) is back in Congress, seeking to make social media platforms responsible for safeguarding children online. While Apple backs the bill, concerns about censorship loom large. Although it previously passed the Senate, it faltered in the House, revealing deepening divisions among lawmakers despite ongoing bipartisan support.

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