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Lawmakers Push Congress to Protect Kids Online

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  • U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) urged Congress to act on kids' online safety.
  • White House spokesperson Davis Ingle called Murphy "lightweight, anti-American disgrace who lies for a living."
  • Lawmakers from both parties called for action against social-media companies to protect young users.
  • Some legislators suggested scaling back Section 230 immunity for platforms.
  • Rep. Jimmy Patronis (R-Fla.) said AI will cure cancer, needs oversight and a kill switch, and Congress lacks expertise.