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Hearing on bill to limit algorithmic ‘addictive feeds’ for minors draws sharp split between advocates and tech industry
Summary
House Bill 18 34 prompted wide public testimony. Child-advocacy groups, parents and school leaders said algorithm-driven feeds harm youth mental health and learning; technology trade groups and industry associations warned the bill likely raises First Amendment and privacy problems.
A House committee convened an extensive public hearing on House Bill 18 34, a proposal aimed at reducing algorithmic targeting and "addictive feeds" for minors and increasing parental controls and privacy protections. Supporters described a youth mental-health crisis they link to social media; opponents raised constitutional and practical concerns about age verification and compelled editorial decisions.
Sponsor and overview: The bill’s sponsor (identified in the hearing as Representative Kallen) framed the proposal as a public-health and child-safety measure that seeks to limit design features and algorithms that keep minors continuously engaged. Committee staff and the attorney general’s office described how the bill builds on federal discussion and other states’ proposals while attempting to avoid language that has been struck down in courts.
Supporters: Adam Eitman from the attorney general’s office said the office supports the bill and…
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