LGBT Tech Highlights in LGBTQ Nation Coverage on KOSA
- Tatyana Ithier
- Jul 29, 2024
- 1 min read
In a pivotal LGBTQ Nation article titled “Senate passes child online safety bills that could hurt LGBTQ+ kids & allies”, LGBT Tech is prominently featured among a coalition of advocacy groups raising concerns about the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), which passed the Senate on July 30, 2024. Critics, including the ACLU, EFF, and LGBT Tech, warn that while aimed at protecting youth, the legislation may unintentionally suppress LGBTQ+ content online.
The article underscores how vague mandates like the bill’s "duty of care" provision could drive platforms to over-censor material, including vital support networks and affirming content, for fear of liability. LGBT Tech stresses that such broad definitions of “harm” could silence LGBTQ+ youth and their allies by narrowing access to essential information and community spaces.
