KOSA: The Censorship Bill Disguised as Child Safety – Why It Needs to Go!
The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) is back and still threatens to censor online speech. Despite claims otherwise, KOSA’s “duty of care” provision pushes platforms to over-censor content, risking the closure of forums discussing important topics. It’s a digital dilemma where the safest legal move is to delete the forum.
Hot Take:
Ah, the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) – back again like that one cold sore you thought you got rid of. Despite its shiny new coat of paint, this bad boy is still aiming to censor more content than a mom finding her kid’s secret candy stash. It’s like giving the internet a sugar-free diet when what it really needs is a balanced meal of free speech!
Key Points:
- KOSA requires platforms to exercise “reasonable care” to prevent harm to minors.
- The bill’s broad and vague language could lead to over-censorship.
- There’s no scientific backing for claims about “compulsive usage.”
- The bill could suppress lawful speech by imposing liability on platforms.
- KOSA’s enforcement could lead to unintended censorship of important discussions.
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