The Youth AI Privacy Act’s Privacy Paradox

The Senate Commerce Committee is considering the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and the Youth AI Privacy Act, alongside the SCREEN Act and CHATBOT Act. These bills would mandate a duty of care and kids-only privacy rules, requiring AI companies to implement safe design features. However, these measures would expand age verification and increase data collection for all users, potentially undermining general privacy and creating new incentives to restrict lawful speech across online services.