The Senate Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection Committee reported legislation addressing certain aspects of kids’ online use. Nicknamed the ‘Kids Over Clicks’ package, it sets guardrails for AI and social media usage for kids and teens.
Key Points:
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- SB 757 – 760 were introduced by Senators Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton), Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores), and Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia).
- It creates the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) For Kids Act, which would prohibit social media platforms from providing personal data-driven feeds to minors unless parental consent is given.
- It would also create the Kids Code Act, mandating stricter data privacy and safety settings for minors on digital platforms, and giving parents more control over their children’s online accounts.
- Lastly, it creates the Leading Ethical AI Development (LEAD) for Kids Act, which would mandate that chatbots are inaccessible to children.
Next Steps:
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- The bill package was sent to the Senate floor for consideration.
