Big Tech Pours $90 Million to Fight Against Online Child Protection & Other Measures

PTC Says Congress Must Stand Up for Kids

LOS ANGELES (November 20, 2024) – The Parents Television and Media Council (PTC) said that the U.S. House must stand up to Big Tech lobbying and pass the Kids Online Safety Act to protect children online.

The Wall Street Journal reported that “Meta and Alphabet’s Google unit have poured nearly $90 million over the past three years into lobbying about a range of topics that include the bill, according to federal disclosures.”

“Big Tech’s fierce lobbying against the Kids Online Safety Act will lead to increased harm for our nation’s children if Congress doesn’t stand up for our kids. Passing the Kids Online Safety Act cannot wait for another legislative session. Our children cannot win against $90 million of Big Tech’s lobbying dollars without the U.S. House voting to advance this bill,” said Melissa Henson, vice president, Parents Television and Media Council.

“Furthermore, Big Tech has spread misinformation to both Democrats and Republicans to kill the bill. But KOSA does not censor content, it ensures that tech platforms have a ‘duty of care’ to protect children. Right now, tech platforms have no incentive and no accountability when it comes to youth. The harms and risks to our children with using social media are great and Congress must hold the tech industry accountable.”