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Johnson pours cold water on KOSA push


Published on 2024-12-10 13:41:01 - MSN
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  • House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) cautioned Republicans against rushing to pass a bill to protect kids and teens online on Tuesday as the GOP prepares to take control of the White House and Congress.

The article from MSN discusses House Speaker Mike Johnson's cautious approach towards the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). Despite the bill having bipartisan support and being reintroduced in the Senate, Johnson has expressed concerns about its implications, particularly regarding privacy and free speech. He has not committed to bringing the bill to a vote, emphasizing the need for careful consideration of how it might affect online content moderation and user privacy. This hesitation comes amidst growing pressure from various advocacy groups and some legislators who argue that KOSA is crucial for protecting children from online harms like cyberbullying, exploitation, and exposure to inappropriate content. Johnson's stance reflects a broader debate on balancing child safety with internet freedoms.

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