<2>Lawmakers Advance Online Safety Laws Requiring Age Verification at App Stores
<3>The Future of Digital Safety: A New Era for Children Online
The House Committee on Energy and Commerce has taken a significant step towards protecting children online by advancing a package of child safety bills. The Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act, Sammy’s Law, and the App Store Accountability Act are now headed to the House floor following an hours-long session that left Democrats and Republicans divided.
<4>Learn more about the KIDS Act and its potential impact on online safety at < href='https://techcrunch.com' target='_blank'>TechCrunch.
The KIDS Act aims to promote digital literacy and online safety among children by providing education and resources for parents, teachers, and caregivers. The bill also seeks to hold online platforms accountable for the content they host, including social media and online marketplaces.
<5>Discover how the App Store Accountability Act could change the way we think about online safety at < href='https://wired.com' target='_blank'>Wired.
The App Store Accountability Act is a key component of the package, as it would require age verification at the app store. This means that developers would need to verify the age