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But most child advocates believe the guidelines are a thoughtful approach to reshaping the internet for potentially vulnerable young people. “We’re definitely fans,” said CEO James P. Steyer. Common Sense Media, tell me.

Why did this spread all over the world?

To comply with British law, Facebook, Google and other companies could only change features for children living in that country. But practically and philosophically, this could have been a bad choice.

There is growing support among MPs and technology managers for different features and safety measures to protect children sexual predators, Inappropriate content, tyranny and other risks associated with being online.

Internet companies know that more regulations like the UK’s are likely to come, so it may be prudent to act on their own accord. “I think they can see the writing on the wall,” said Sonia Livingstone, a professor who studies children’s digital rights at the London School of Economics. wired said this year.

What is Washington doing?

Members of Congress are discussing possible updates to US law for comprehensive online child protection. Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. The law of the 1990s forced the most popular online services in the US to block users under the age of 13. But we do know that many American children go online with or without parental consent. The question now is what more can or should be done to help make them more secure online.

Inside Video from The New York Times OpinionMy colleagues argued that Congress should copy British regulations. Some US lawmakers basically they suggested it. “Why not here?” Connecticut Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal asked at Wednesday’s hearing, referring to British law.

British regulations are already here effectively, but without the force of US law. Steyer said he was disappointed that Congress had not yet passed new child safety laws, but he believes they will come very soon. “2022 will be crucial here for technology legislation and regulation,” he said.