Congress Fumbles Privacy: The Year of Age-Verification Chaos and Censorship!
In 2025, Congress took a swing at the internet with age-verification legislation in the name of “protecting kids online.” Yet, these bills were more like a privacy piñata, spilling out surveillance, censorship, and government overreach. Thankfully, strong opposition stalled these efforts, but the battle for digital rights continues.
Hot Take:
In a year that could have been titled “Congress vs. the Internet,” our lawmakers attempted to save the youth with legislation that could have turned the rest of us into digital dinosaurs, all while handing the keys to our privacy to the tech giants. Spoiler: The internet survived 2025, but only because we played legislative whack-a-mole better than ever!
Key Points:
- KOSA threatens free speech and privacy with broad censorship measures.
- Age-verification mandates could lead to increased data collection and privacy concerns.
- Big tech companies support KOSA, as it burdens smaller platforms more.
- The GUARD Act targets AI chatbots with age restrictions and penalties.
- Opposition efforts stalled these legislative attempts…for now.
Already a member? Log in here