United States — Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act) (H.R. 7757)
United States · Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act) (H.R. 7757)
The U.S. House passed H.R. 7757 (267-117), imposing obligations on AI chatbot providers and online platforms to protect minors, including AI disclosure, crisis resources, use-break prompts, and policies against sexual exploitation and age-restricted content.
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The U.S. House passed H.R. 7757 (267-117), imposing obligations on AI chatbot providers and online platforms to protect minors, including AI disclosure, crisis resources, use-break prompts, and policies against sexual exploitation and age-restricted content.
Who is protected: People subject to the measure.
Who must comply: United States
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | United States |
|---|---|
| Level | Federal |
| Status | Proposed / pending |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Citation | Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act) (H.R. 7757) |
| Topics | children's online safety · automated decision-making · consumer protection · consumer data privacy · government use of AI |
| Last verified | 2026-07-02 |
| Official source | H.R.7757 - Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act ↗ |
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