The U.S. Senate is expected to pass a bill on Tuesday that seeks to protect children from harmful online content. This marks the first major effort by Congress in recent years to hold tech companies accountable for the impact of their platforms. What Happened: The bill, which has wide bipartisan support, requires tech companies to take reasonable steps to prevent harm on online platforms frequently used by minors, reported AP News. The legislation was put forward by Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn) and Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN). Its objective is to enable children, teens, and parents to reg…
