Big Tech Firms Lobby Against New York Child Safety Bills

Google, Meta, and others spend nearly $1 million to oppose legislation aimed at protecting minors online.

The SAFE for Kids Act and the Child Data Protection Act are the focus of the lobbying efforts.
The SAFE Act proposes default chronological feeds and parental controls for users under 18.
The Child Data Protection Act seeks to restrict data collection from users under 18 without consent.
Advocates argue these bills are crucial for child safety, while tech firms cite concerns over freedom of speech and online privacy.
Lobbying expenditures are expected to exceed $1 million as more disclosures are released.