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Senator Britt Champions Legislation for Child Tech Safety

1/15/2026

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Britt Advocates Child Safety

U.S. Senator Katie Britt of Alabama advocates new legislation to regulate children's technology use.
The push follows a post by Melissa McKay, president of the Digital Childhood Institute.
McKay criticized Google for notifying her 13-year-old son about removing parental controls.
Britt says Big Tech prioritizes profit over child safety and supports Stop the Scroll Act and Kids Off Social Media Act.

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Google Updates Child Policy

Google faces criticism for allegedly encouraging children under 13 to disable account supervision.
Melissa McKay, president of the Digital Childhood Institute, filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission after her son received an email from Google promoting this change.
In response to backlash, Google announced a policy update requiring parental approval for account changes once children reach 13, while advocates call for continued parental oversight.

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Britt Advocates Child Safety

U.S. Senator Katie Britt of Alabama advocates new legislation to regulate children's technology use.
The push follows a post by Melissa McKay, president of the Digital Childhood Institute.
McKay criticized Google for notifying her 13-year-old son about removing parental controls.
Britt says Big Tech prioritizes profit over child safety and supports Stop the Scroll Act and Kids Off Social Media Act.

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