There is a moment in the evolution of every technology when society has to decide what it actually wants that technology to be. The internet, for decades, has existed as something messy, chaotic, liberating, and at times deeply flawed. It has been a place where anonymity could protect the vulnerable, where ideas could spread freely,Continue reading “The Device Knows Your Age: Why New Yorkâs S08102A Is a Dangerous Step Toward a Controlled Internet”
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Quarterly Question #2: Will the Federal Data Privacy Act of 2025 Transform Digital Consumer Protection?
In the second quarter of 2025, the U.S. Congress passed the Federal Data Privacy Act of 2025, marking a significant step toward comprehensive digital consumer protection. The Act establishes a national standard for data privacy, requiring companies to obtain explicit consent from consumers before collecting personal data and granting individuals the right to access, correct,Continue reading “Quarterly Question #2: Will the Federal Data Privacy Act of 2025 Transform Digital Consumer Protection?”
Algorithmic Gatekeepers: YouTubeâs AI Age Detection Sparks New Privacy and Policy Questions
In a move that has both parents and privacy advocates watching closely, YouTube announced on July 30, 2025, that it will begin using artificial intelligence to estimate whether a user is 18 or older in the United States. This shift arrives as legislation like the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and the Online Safety ActContinue reading “Algorithmic Gatekeepers: YouTubeâs AI Age Detection Sparks New Privacy and Policy Questions”