1. United States
2. Colo.
3. Letter

The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) is a concerning and misguided piece of legislation disguised as a child safety measure that would have severe negative impacts on internet privacy and free speech for all Americans. By creating an expansive "duty of care" mandate for online platforms, KOSA would force censorship of a vast array of online content or drive companies to implement invasive identity verification requirements that obliterate online anonymity. This unconstitutional overreach seems destined to suppress legitimate expression on vital topics like mental health, sexuality, human rights, and social issues under the guise of protecting minors. The bill faces resounding bipartisan criticism from experts who warn it will fail at its stated purpose while enabling government censorship and violating civil liberties. Rather than safeguarding youth, KOSA risks driving vulnerable young people away from monitored online spaces and restricting access to beneficial resources and communities. It sacrifices fundamental First Amendment freedoms of speech and privacy for all in a reckless and ill-conceived manner. Reject this underhanded internet censorship bill masquerading as a solution for kids' online safety.