Instagram’s new under-18 rules are long overdue, children’s safety advocates say

Still, it’s something, said Shoshana Weissmann, a fellow at the R Street Institute, in an interview. Since it is unclear if legislation bogged down in Congress will ever happen. For instance, the House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced the Kids Online Safety Act in September. While it’s unclear if the bill will become law, owing to differences between the House and Senate versions, critics of the measure have raised concerns over unintended consequences, such as possible government censorship, legal uncertainty for platforms, and a loss of privacy for even adult users triggered by age verification obligations.

“Compared to KOSA, it’s a no-brainer that this is better,” Weissmann said.