Tim Cook’s lobbying hangs over a key kids online safety vote
TL;DR
A key congressional committee is set to vote on 18 bills aimed at protecting children online, with debate influenced by Apple CEO Tim Cook's lobbying and concerns over Big Tech's role.
At a congressional meeting to vote on the future of kids online safety, the most spirited debate of the day was about a bill that wasn't even on the agenda and Apple CEO Tim Cook.
18 bills that aim to regulate the internet to protect children are now headed for a vote before the full Energy and Commerce Committee, possibly as soon as next month. From there, the bills could get a vote on the floor of the House, giving the chamber a chance to set the tone on internet safety legislation after leaving the leading bill passed by the Senate to languish without a vote last year. Meanwhile, several members of the panel voiced suspicion that Big Tec …