Two bills focused on protecting kids from the harms of social media and digital apps have been approved by Nebraska lawmakers. One more ‘digital kids’ bill remains in play with the legislature scheduled to adjourn on June 9.

AI companion chatbots on sites like Character.ai and Replika are quickly being adopted by American kids and teens, despite the documented risk to their mental health.

A 40-page assessment from Common Sense Media, working with experts from the Stanford School of Medicine's Brainstorm Lab, concluded that ‘social AI companions are not safe for kids.’

Jessica Grose is well known for her insightful observations on parenting, family, religion, and culture. So it comes as no surprise that her take on AI chatbots would be fresh, personal, and powerful.

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has worked with state legislators to pass a landmark children’s online privacy protection bill, one day before the legislature is set to adjourn.

Three of four bills protecting kids online are nearing their final vote in Lincoln. It’s a sign of strong bipartisan support for the issue, which is a high priority for Gov. Jim Pillen.

The Social Media Safety Act, which required age verification to access major platforms, was too broadly written to pass the judge’s constitutional test.

A bill in the Washington State legislature would require parental control options and limit the hours of push notifications for minors. It passed the Senate but has stalled in the House Consumer Protection & Business Committee.

A new bill (AB 1064) introduced yesterday in the California legislature by Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan would set standards for developers offering AI systems for use by children.