However, in practice, internet safety is opposed to the most fundamental benefits of the internet: empowering citizens, global interconnectedness, and opening new avenues for innovation.

The Kids Online Safety Act — which passed the Senate this week — pairs important privacy and design protections with new censorship powers, says Sen. Ron Wyden.

At one point, the Online Safety Bill would have made it illegal to offer an end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) messaging service, like iMessage, WhatsApp, Signal, or Telegram.