Michigan lawmakers push ‘SAFE for Kids Act’ to curb addictive feeds and youth data collection

Many parents say it can feel impossible to monitor their children’s online activity around the clock. But with kids spending hours on phones, apps and social platforms, Michigan lawmakers and child online-safety advocates say new guardrails are needed — and they’re proposing legislation they believe would make it easier for families to turn on privacy protections. A group of Michigan state senators, along with parents and social media safety advocates, is backing a package of bills aimed at limiting what they say are data-hungry and potentially addictive features on platforms popular with minors.