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OpenAI backs Kids Online Safety Act amid privacy group opposition

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OpenAI has publicly endorsed the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), aligning with major tech companies like Apple, Microsoft, Snap, and X. This endorsement comes despite ongoing opposition from numerous civil rights and privacy organizations. These groups are urging Congress to reject the bill, citing concerns about its potential impact. AI

IMPACT Major tech companies, including OpenAI, are taking stances on legislation that could impact online safety and data privacy, signaling a growing intersection of AI development and regulatory policy.

RANK_REASON A major tech company (OpenAI) takes a public stance on significant proposed legislation (KOSA) that has broad industry implications and is facing opposition from advocacy groups. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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OpenAI backs Kids Online Safety Act amid privacy group opposition

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  1. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    https:// winbuzzer.com/2026/05/16/opena i-endorses-kids-online-safety-act-kosa-regulatory-captu-xcxwbn/ OpenAI joins Apple, Microsoft, Snap, and X as a backer o

    https:// winbuzzer.com/2026/05/16/opena i-endorses-kids-online-safety-act-kosa-regulatory-captu-xcxwbn/ OpenAI joins Apple, Microsoft, Snap, and X as a backer of the Kids Online Safety Act, endorsing the contested bill as90 civil-rights and privacy groups continue pressing Congre…

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