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Tech coalition and industry groups urge caution on sweeping social media rules to protect children
Summary
Witnesses from industry and advocacy groups praised online safety goals but warned that broad age‑verification, parental‑consent and algorithm restrictions in SB 12‑95 could harm privacy, harm vulnerably housed youth or discourage helpful services; they urged targeted, workable standards and more industry‑committee collaboration.
A proposed package of online safety measures for children drew testimony Feb. 19, 2025, from technology and advocacy groups that supported protecting children but urged narrow drafting to avoid privacy harms, unintended service loss and legal challenges.
Chamber of Progress policy director Brianna January said the coalition supports online safety resources but warned that broad age‑verification and parental‑consent…
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