Alliance for a Better Future Urges Rejection of Current KIDS Act

The group contends that the current draft serves as an inadequate shield for American families, specifically criticizing the lack of a comprehensive duty of care and robust chatbot safeguards. According to the Alliance, the bill also fails to mandate age verification or grant parents sufficient control over their children’s digital data until the age of 18.

Beyond these omissions, the organization highlights potential legal pitfalls that could threaten ongoing litigation. They argue that the bill’s current structure risks preempting common law, potentially undermining courtroom victories secured by grieving parents. By pushing the legislation to the floor without sufficient time for revision, the Alliance suggests Congress is missing a critical opportunity to hold the technology industry to the same safety standards as other sectors. They are calling for a more rigorous approach that prioritizes family protection over speed.