Senate passes legislation to protect children from harmful online content [Video]

In a big move, the U.S. Senate has passed a bill aimed at protecting children from harmful online content, marking the first major legislative action of its kind in decades, with the fate of the legislation in the House still uncertain.Lawmakers are looking to hold tech companies accountable for what children see online.This legislative move comes in response to pleas from parents who have lost children to cyberbullying, urging Congress to take action.The bill passed with a 91-3 vote, demonstrating strong bipartisan support. It mandates tech companies to implement measures to prevent harms such as bullying and violence on platforms likely to be used by minors. Additionally, it requires these companies to provide minors with options to protect their information and disable addictive features.Several tech giants, including Microsoft and the owner of Snapchat, have expressed their support for the legislation. However, some opponents argue that the measure could infringe on …