By Madeline Hughes and Emma Whitford ( August 5, 2026, 16:12 GMT | Insight) -- The US Senate Commerce Committee unanimously advanced its version of the Kids Online Safety Act, which has been pending for years, by a voice vote Wednesday, as senators hope to build a broader kids online safety package. The committee also cleared multiple bills aimed at reining in risks associated with AI chatbots.The US Senate Commerce Committee unanimously passed its version of the Kids Online Safety Act, which has been pending for years, out of committee by a voice vote Wednesday, as senators hope to build a broader kids online safety package....
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