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According to the bill, such "harms" can include content about eating disorders, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, suicidal behaviors, harassment, drugs, tobacco, alcohol, and finances.
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The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) bill defines "harms" as content related to eating disorders, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, suicidal behaviors, harassment, drugs, tobacco, alcohol, and finances.
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- October 2, 2026 at 10:01 PM (1 week ago)
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https://reason.com/2026/10/02/rand-paul-was-right-to-block-the-senates-attempt-to-censor-the-internet
Senator Rand Paul blocked the Senate's Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), arguing its 'duty of care' provision could suppress lawful speech. Civil liberties groups share concerns that the bill's broad categories of 'harm' would lead to widespread content moderation and over-censorship.
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