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In the U.S., a bill, known as the Kids Online Safety Act, would make social media platforms liable for preventing their products from harming children.

The new law would require tech companies to limit children's exposure to dangerous online content. The last time Congress legislated on kids online safety was before social media and smartphones.

At the same time, a great many parents are concerned about the potential harms of exposing their kids to technology, screens, and the internet in particular.