At first glance, New Yorkâs proposed bill S08102A might appear to be a protective measure for children online. Its stated goal is simple: verify the age of users across devices and platforms to ensure that minors are not exposed to content deemed inappropriate. On paper, this sounds responsible, even necessary. But when you dig intoContinue reading “S08102A: How the âDigital ID for Kidsâ Bill Could Actually Put Them at Risk”
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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”
When Creators Meet Congress: Why We Should Be Cautious About the MatPat Caucus and KOSA
In June 2025, digital creator and former Game Theorist MatPat (Matthew Patrick) and his wife Stephanie made headlines by helping to launch the Congressional Creators Caucus â a bipartisan group aimed at bridging the gap between lawmakers and the growing creator economy. On the surface, this seems like a good thing. After all, creators faceContinue reading “When Creators Meet Congress: Why We Should Be Cautious About the MatPat Caucus and KOSA”