Survivor Parents to Congressional Leaders: Don't Bring Back the AI Moratorium
We are deeply concerned by ongoing efforts to revive the moratorium via legislation or the administration’s forthcoming AI Action Plan. We urge congressional leadership to support families in this evolving AI landscape and ensure they can continue to rely on the efforts of State Attorneys General to enforce AI safety protections.
Last week, the Senate helped American families protect their kids online
We are profoundly grateful to Senators Marsha Blackburn (R – Tenn.), Susan Collins (R – Maine), Maria Cantwell (D – Wash.) and Ed Markey (D – Mass.) for their leadership in sponsoring the amendment to remove the reckless AI state law moratorium.
Statement on Senate Removal of AI State Law Moratorium: A Major Victory for Kids’ Online Safety
We are especially grateful to Senator Marsha Blackburn for her tireless leadership and bipartisan work with Senator Cantwell to lead an amendment that struck the moratorium from the bill entirely. Their courageous stance helped unite the Senate in a rare 99-1 vote to do the right thing for kids.
Survivor Parents Join the Fight to Protect Kids Online
ParentsSOS is proud to welcome seven new members — Amanda Zimmer, Carrie Harrison, John DeMay, Kim Osterman, Kris Cahak, Matt Riviere, and Tricia Maciejewski. The fight to pass KOSA continues as new parents add their voices to urge Congress to act.
ParentsSOS Responds to Meta’s New Instagram “Teen Accounts” Feature
“Defaulting teen accounts to private, turning off late-night notifications, and limiting who can message kids are basic steps Meta should’ve taken years ago. They don’t seem to merit a special announcement.”
Congress Must Unite to Protect Our Kids
Keeping our kids safe should never be a partisan issue, and our Representatives must put politics aside to fulfill their most fundamental responsibility: protecting America’s kids.
Every Day Without KOSA Puts More Kids at Risk
Drug Awareness Week is a time to educate and take action. For my family, it's also a reminder of our loss and our mission to educate other families about the lethal dangers of online harms that our kids face today.
Zuckerberg Said He Was Sorry—Then He Made Social Media Even More Dangerous
One year ago, we grieving parents sat in a Senate hearing room holding photos of our children—children who should still be here today. Mark Zuckerberg looked into our eyes and said, “I’m sorry for everything you’ve all gone through. It’s terrible. No one should have to go through the things that your families have suffered.”
ParentsSOS Statement on Meta Announcing “Teen Accounts” Feature on Instagram
“Default private accounts for minors and turning off notifications in the middle of the night are safeguards Meta should have implemented years ago. We hope lawmakers will not be fooled by this attempt to forestall legislation. The Kids Online Safety Act will require companies like Meta to ensure their platforms are safe and privacy-protective for young people at all times, not just when it’s politically expedient.”