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Warning! The First Amendment Gives us a Right to Cause Addiction in Teens

Warning! The First Amendment Gives us a Right to Cause Addiction in Teens

By Garrett Handegan

On May 25, 2019, the World Health Organization (“WHO”) officially voted to include video game addiction, otherwise known as “gaming disorder,” as a behavioral addiction.[1] While the American Psychiatric Association says that the issue of video games being addictive is still being debated, they admit that early evidence shows not only are they addictive, but that they are potentially one of the most addicting technologies around.[2] Not only are they addictive, they are intentionally designed to be so.[3] The worry about children being addicted to video games is not unique to America, China’s growing concern over the issue has led them to limit the amount of time that children are allowed to play video games.[4]

The Kids Online Safety Act, and the Concerns It Might Face

The Kids Online Safety Act, and the Concerns It Might Face

By Caroline Kropka

On February 15, 2024, the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) finally passed the Senate with over 60 backers.[1] The bill, which was first introduced by Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) in 2022, seeks to–in the Senators’ words–”protect children online and hold Big Tech accountable.”[2] In particular, KOSA purports to target social media and the harmful effects it can have on children.[3]

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