Information Technology and Innovation Foundation POLITICO PlayStation LGBT Tech ConnectSafely.org XR Association Great discussion on AR/VR safety for young users - an issue I'm passionate about as a cyclist and urban dweller. I've seen the devastating effects of distraction in public spaces and believe industry leaders have a responsibility to prioritize user safety.

POLITICO Digital Future Daily Christine Mui ConnectSafely.org LGBT Tech PlayStation Christine Mui asked the panelists about current privacy and child safety legislation, like KOSA. Taryunya emphasized the need for youth to be involved in online safety conversations. Guiterrez agreed, citing LGBT Tech's Logged Out, Left Out report: lgbttech.org/post/logged-ou…

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Happening Wednesday! Our COO, Mandy Salley, joins Chamber of Progress, LGBT Tech, and Tech:NYC for a panel about the implications of NY's "SAFE Act." Join us: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

The Project 2025 architects see KOSA as a Trojan Horse to further restrict reproductive freedom. Today, we called on congressional Democrats not to enable Heritage Foundation's anti-choice agenda.

Read our letter to House E&C Ranking Member Frank Pallone: progresschamber.org/wp-content/upl…

KOSA could block youth access to life-saving sexual and reproductive health resources. eff.org/deeplinks/2024…

We continue to oppose this dangerous legislation!

KOSA is still a dangerous bill. See our analysis below.

Despite the Digital Equity Act's mission of ‘digital equity for all,' our review of all 55 state/territory Digital Equity Plans shows that LGBTQIA+ communities are often missing from the conversation. It's time for state leaders to address these gaps. #DigitalEquity

Changes to the U.S. House version of KOSA do not change the fact that it will coerce the largest social media platforms into blocking or filtering a variety of entirely legal content, and subject a large portion of users to privacy-invasive age verification.

Energy and Commerce Committee If legislators are serious about protecting kids, they will protect *all* kids – including the most marginalized – instead of pushing through legislation that the courts are likely to find unconstitutional. cdt.org/insights/recen…

.Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. is right to highlight that KOSA won't do anything to improve teens' mental health. But KOSA isn't just an ineffective solution to a very real problem - it could actually make things much worse for marginalized teens. That's why we joined a coalition of civil

This whole thread is worth reading on the House version of KOSA. The censorship concerns and vulnerability of the LGBTQ+ community under this bill remain.

#ICYMI Watch the replay video of the Election 2024: Implications for the Innovation Ecosystem discussion that was hosted by MMTC, ALLvanza, OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates, and LGBT Tech on September 10th at the Verizon Technology and Policy Center in DC. youtu.be/7Trrd2YyVhA

Event video: MMTC ALLvanza OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates LGBT Tech host: Election 2024: Implications for the Innovation Ecosystem bit.ly/3XzTxie with our Jonathan Cannon and others bit.ly/3zuSXKq

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New York’s landmark child safety laws are making waves ✍️ Join us on Oct 10th for a panel discussion at Civic Hall, NYC, with experts from World Privacy Forum, @lgbttech, and All Tech Is Human. We’ll discuss the future of kids' digital safety! ✅ Register now: eventbrite.com/e/fosi-briefs-…