The Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act — the package of bills requiring online platforms to implement new safeguards for minors — passed the House with a 267-117 vote. The bill introduces regulations for “social gaming platforms” as well, and would require AI chatbots to disclose they’re not human. [Link: Kids online safety package clears House, drawing warnings from digital rights and tech groups | https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/kids-internet-and-digital-safety-act-passes-house-free-speech-concerns-rcna352341e | NBC News]

The House passed the KIDS Act, but key senators say the legislation has little chance of advancing in its current form.

June 29 : The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation on Monday that would require online platforms to provide some safeguards for children, setting up a potential clash…