As Congress considers the Guidelines for User Age-verification and Responsible Dialogue (GUARD) Act, policymakers face a critical juncture in technology […]

Brian McMillan · May 5, 2026

Industry, parents, and policymakers are all deeply concerned about youth safety and protecting younger users online. Leading digital services offer […]

Brian McMillan · December 9, 2025

California has spent nearly three years finalizing its rules on automated decisionmaking technology (ADMT), which will take effect on January […]

Jesse Lieberfeld · October 28, 2025

Amendments to the Online Safety Act, passed in 2023, in the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 provide for the […]

Matthew Sinclair · October 7, 2025

With 42 states having adjourned and 25 legislatures carrying over their bills from the 2025 to the 2026 legislative sessions, […]

Megan Stokes · August 1, 2025

A landmark ruling has reshaped lawmakers’ ability to regulate social media. On March 31, the Western District of Arkansas case […]

Jesse Lieberfeld · April 14, 2025

As concerns over the impact of social media on minors grow, states are exploring different regulatory approaches to protect young […]

Toren Greenfield-Tuthill · April 2, 2025

Living in the world today practically necessitates a strong connection to digital services. While it is still possible to go […]

Jesse Lieberfeld · February 20, 2025

Moderating digital content, particularly to shield children from potentially harmful material, has become a complex and ongoing challenge for state […]

Brian McMillan · December 2, 2024

As state legislatures plowed through a busy 2024 legislative session, proposals concerning consumer data privacy were, yet again, a priority […]

Alex Spyropoulos and Jordan Rodell · October 30, 2024