duty of care

The Senate Commerce Committee unanimously advanced the Kids Online Safety Act, which mandates online platforms prioritize children's safety and includes a 'duty of care' provision. The bill, led by Sens. Marsha Blackburn and Richard Blumenthal, contrasts with a separate House measure and excludes an age verification component due to lack of quorum.

Parents' rights groups aligned with the MAGA movement and socially conservative organizations are urging Congress to implement strict online safety rules for children, including legal requirements for technology companies to prevent harm. They emphasize a 'duty of care' framework and oppose preemption of state laws, as seen in their letter to Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell. The push comes amid broader efforts to address kids' safety in technology and negotiations over related legislation.

Greenpeace petitions Dutch courts to order JBS, the world’s biggest meat company, to disclose how its $6bn global expansion plan aligns with climate, nature, and human rights responsibilities. Courts will assess the petition to determine if JBS complies with Dutch 'duty of care' laws and its own public commitments.