Computer & Communication Industry Association

Washington – The Computer & Communications Industry Association opposes Colorado tech bill SB 158, arguing that its provisions requiring social media platforms to conduct age verification puts children at risk online. The bill also violates the First Amendment by compelling the speech of private online businesses as it requires the disclosure of certain content moderation practices, including automated and human review.  SB 158 proposes to hold social media companies accountable if they fail to conduct age verification, while also mandating that they discard user identifying data...