Best Podcast Episodes About Kids Online Safety Act
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Updated: Apr 27, 2026 – 61 episodes
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“to white. Every single person is allowed and welcomed and championed at EIA. When you see the kids gravitate to instruments, what are they mostly into? I have four boys and I know some of them are just like, I like the drums. Other ones are like, oh, and I like the guitar. That sounds cool. What do you see in these kids? I think people gravitate to what they have access to. and someone might be interested in beats if they had access to a beat making machine, which we do. But mostly guitars because it's what is seen. I think marketing does a …”
“to white. Every single person is allowed and welcomed and championed at EIA. When you see the kids gravitate to instruments, what are they mostly into? I have four boys and I know some of them are just like, I like the drums. Other ones are like, oh, and I like the guitar. That sounds cool. What do you see in these kids? I think people gravitate to what they have access to. and someone might be interested in beats if they had access to a beat making machine, which we do. But mostly guitars because it's what is seen. I think marketing does a very good job at making it more enthusiastic. A couple of years ago, no one was interested in keyboards and last year are classes at capacity. A lot of vocalists and more and more some songwriters. How do you think learning an instrument helps kids with confidence? That is a very long answer. I'm trying to think of the best way to say that. …”
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In this segment, a shy child transitions from uncertainty to confidence after discovering a love for the bass guitar, proving that music can break down barriers. The heartwarming moment when they decide to perform just 30 minutes before the showcase showcases the transformative power of music in a supportive environment.
“… much of the public's criticism of Section 230 centers on the fact that it shields platforms from liability, even when they host content such as online harassment of marginalized groups or child sexual abuse material. What? I'm sorry. Like, I want to actually like at this point, I want to throw my computer out the window. I actually want to throw my computer out the window. And I never want to hear from any of these people again. This is like flat earther stuff. It's flat earther stuff because it's so not based in reality. And it's these are facts that are so easily disproven. That's what's so …”
“… article that Joseph Gordon-Levitt seems to be basing his entire worldview on. But if you just read, like, the second paragraph of this article that he cites, you'll see that this is, like, nothing that anybody should ever take seriously. It says, quote, much of the public's criticism of Section 230 centers on the fact that it shields platforms from liability, even when they host content such as online harassment of marginalized groups or child sexual abuse material. What? I'm sorry. Like, I want to actually like at this point, I want to throw my computer out the window. I actually want to throw my computer out the window. And I never want to hear from any of these people again. This is like flat earther stuff. It's flat earther stuff because it's so not based in reality. And it's these are facts that are so easily disproven. That's what's so crazy, too. It's like it's like reading some weird article that like your aunt sent you from Facebook. That's just like patently untrue, basing your entire worldview on that, going up in front of Congress to like testify for it. And by the way, like this and what you're testifying for, like will harm like millions and millions and millions of the …”
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Joseph Gordon-Levitt's recent comments on Section 230 misrepresent critical legal distinctions, potentially harming free speech and marginalized groups. The backlash highlights the importance of understanding online speech laws, as his views align with far-right agendas that threaten digital rights. This controversy emphasizes the need for informed discussions on tech policy to protect free expression online.
“… that you would get in your car? And by the way, how many lives? How many lives would we save each year? Because there's always a certain amount of kids that perish this way. And also a certain amount of pets that perish this way. And it would take a little while because these cars would have to become used and bought by the drunkards who leave their fucking kids in the car. They're not going out and buying loaded Audis as soon as they come off the ship. I understand that. But really, the notion of even if you own a $200 Bentley, you climb inside that with the black leather interior, the black …”
“… crank and it takes a little bit to run the pump and all kinds of stuff. And I understand there's some logistics here. But if you have yourself an $80,000 car or even better yet, $175,000 car, wouldn't that be the best extra two grand you've ever spent that you would get in your car? And by the way, how many lives? How many lives would we save each year? Because there's always a certain amount of kids that perish this way. And also a certain amount of pets that perish this way. And it would take a little while because these cars would have to become used and bought by the drunkards who leave their fucking kids in the car. They're not going out and buying loaded Audis as soon as they come off the ship. I understand that. But really, the notion of even if you own a $200 Bentley, you climb inside that with the black leather interior, the black on black, parked out front of the Burbank Costco in July, and you're going to be sweating your rich white ass off all the way the fuck home. And you're going to burn. You're going to be stuck to the seat. You're going to put a fucking towel down. Really? We can't figure this out. We can't. And again, all the things where it's like these wipers turn …”
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In a fiery rant, the host questions why car manufacturers can't create a system to keep vehicles cool while parked, especially when kids and pets are at risk. With a mix of humor and frustration, he compares unnecessary tech features to the urgent need for better air conditioning, all while roasting those who prefer flavored iced tea over the classic kind.
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The FBI's failure to act against Omar Mateen raises serious questions about their priorities. Despite knowing about his dangerous connections, they closed investigations, potentially to protect informants. This chilling pattern suggests a troubling agenda that prioritizes intelligence over public safety.
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A shocking exchange between an adult and a 15-year-old girl raises serious questions about ethics and accountability. During a conversation, the adult expresses interest in the girl despite her age, leading to a disturbing situation. This incident reveals the troubling dynamics within certain online communities focused on 'catching predators.'
“… definitely be the single most dominant risk factor, modifiable risk factor for autism because it can be changed, right? You don't have to give the kids vaccines. You don't have to give the kids vaccines when they're six-month-old infants or when they're two years old. You don't have to do that. That can change. You can modify that. And then, you know, some of these other factors would explain some of these cases, but not an epidemic. Glyphosate, for example, you know, that could probably be contributing by some degree to some of these cases, but not all of them. And so, yeah, it's quite clear. …”
“… was a, you know, they were licking their chops. These vaccine makers shot out all these untested shots. And then that tracked perfectly. vaccine doses with autism cases tracks perfectly for those last 50 or 40 years. And so vaccines appear to most definitely be the single most dominant risk factor, modifiable risk factor for autism because it can be changed, right? You don't have to give the kids vaccines. You don't have to give the kids vaccines when they're six-month-old infants or when they're two years old. You don't have to do that. That can change. You can modify that. And then, you know, some of these other factors would explain some of these cases, but not an epidemic. Glyphosate, for example, you know, that could probably be contributing by some degree to some of these cases, but not all of them. And so, yeah, it's quite clear. We fed the study into all of the AI engines, GROG, JGBT, Gemini, and we asked it, do VEX Vaccines cause autism based on our study. And all three of the AI LLM said that, yes, yes, vaccines cause autism.”
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A shocking connection has emerged between mRNA vaccines and aggressive cancers, with cases like a young man's heart tumor revealing vaccine DNA in his tissue. Researchers are alarmed as they find evidence of vaccine components lingering in patients long after vaccination, raising serious questions about safety and monitoring. With increasing reports of these turbo cancers, the urgency for comprehensive studies has never been greater.
“… Mac. And I could not agree more. Fry says, oh, man, they're going to sell $5 billion of these things. Yeah, this feels like more of a no-brainer for kids than an iPad for some reason. I don't know if I'm just like old school. I'm like, if it has a keyboard, it's my work. iPads with kids just have really bad aesthetics. It does. A kid with an iPad is zoning out, right? You get them a keyboard, they're locked in. But you get them there. I think there's something here. And you're like, are they day trading? Yeah, they're doing something. I think there's something about typing on a keyboard that …”
“… Whittling? Did you get into whittling? I actually used to love whittling as a kid. Called it. What else did they launch? In a world where computers keep going up in price, It's kind of wild to see Apple drop a $599 laptop, says Theo. A phone priced Mac. And I could not agree more. Fry says, oh, man, they're going to sell $5 billion of these things. Yeah, this feels like more of a no-brainer for kids than an iPad for some reason. I don't know if I'm just like old school. I'm like, if it has a keyboard, it's my work. iPads with kids just have really bad aesthetics. It does. A kid with an iPad is zoning out, right? You get them a keyboard, they're locked in. But you get them there. I think there's something here. And you're like, are they day trading? Yeah, they're doing something. I think there's something about typing on a keyboard that does lend itself to more creation and less consumption. Like the iPad is a media consumption device.”
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Apple's latest $599 laptop is poised to revolutionize how kids engage with technology, offering a more productive alternative to iPads. Unlike iPads, which are often seen as media consumption devices, this laptop encourages creativity and active engagement through its keyboard. This shift could lead to a new generation of tech-savvy kids ready to create rather than just consume.
“And so into all of this in 2022 is when we see the Kids Online Safety Act start to be pushed. This is obviously a very horrible law that is mostly focused around removing LGBTQ people from the Internet. It's the beginning of many of these laws that would restrict smartphone use, restrict online speech, give the government essentially complete control over online speech, remove anonymity from the Web. And this was a very enticing thing. Like, I mean, this was like something that people were excited about. You started …”
“And so into all of this in 2022 is when we see the Kids Online Safety Act start to be pushed. This is obviously a very horrible law that is mostly focused around removing LGBTQ people from the Internet. It's the beginning of many of these laws that would restrict smartphone use, restrict online speech, give the government essentially complete control over online speech, remove anonymity from the Web. And this was a very enticing thing. Like, I mean, this was like something that people were excited about. You started to see a lot of Gen Zers like the Design It For Us kids say, like, I'm Gen Z and smartphones have ruined my life. So let's pass these restrictive laws and keep kids offline. Yeah, I mean, I think if you're unhappy and you're convinced that that is the fix to your problems, it's really easy for me to imagine how an adult saying here is this …”
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In 2022, the Kids Online Safety Act emerged, aiming to restrict online speech and remove anonymity, largely targeting LGBTQ communities. This sparked a moral panic among Gen Z, who began to blame smartphones for their problems, leading to a push for bans on devices in schools and a campaign to delay smartphone access until eighth grade. This reaction mirrors historical fears about new technologies, from films to Walkmans, showing that societal anxieties about tech are nothing new.
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In this hilarious segment, the hosts debate the safety of street food while reminiscing about their own questionable dining choices. The funniest moment comes when they compare ordering sushi from a fancy restaurant versus a hole-in-the-wall, questioning which is truly cleaner and safer. Their banter about the mysterious origins of street food and the rusty machetes used to chop mango adds a comedic twist to food safety.
“… it with the framework that everybody already should be familiar with, which is that trans people and LGBTQ people are groomers wanting to groom your kids. What are these lawsuits about? People wanting to groom your kids. They will use this precedent. They will use it to their advantage, of course. Right, and we saw this even with like FOSTA, SESTA and like the way that played out. Like when you tell people, especially other liberals or leftists, and you say, well, we should, you know, crack down on child predators on the internet. that you and I understand, you know, we have a shared definition …”
“… Like basically all of these anti-trans, anti-LGBTQ hate extremist groups are just gleeful about these lawsuits because now they have precedent to go after all of the platforms that provide LGBTQ content and resources. And they are going to do it with the framework that everybody already should be familiar with, which is that trans people and LGBTQ people are groomers wanting to groom your kids. What are these lawsuits about? People wanting to groom your kids. They will use this precedent. They will use it to their advantage, of course. Right, and we saw this even with like FOSTA, SESTA and like the way that played out. Like when you tell people, especially other liberals or leftists, and you say, well, we should, you know, crack down on child predators on the internet. that you and I understand, you know, we have a shared definition of child predators, the government and Trump administration and Marsha Blackburn's definition of child predators or Jonathan Haidt, probably another anti trans bigot who's involved in these laws. Their definition is is gay people is LGBTQ people, you know, a gay, a gay mentor messaging a younger LGBTQ person to provide support and gender affirming …”
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Anti-trans groups are rejoicing after a recent verdict that sets a dangerous precedent for LGBTQ content online. This verdict enables them to frame LGBTQ resources as harmful, using the guise of protecting children to push for more censorship and surveillance. The implications of this ruling could reshape how digital platforms operate regarding LGBTQ representation and support.
“… it doesn't happen. Yeah, you hear this rhetoric a lot around Section 230 where it's like, think of the children, and we're seeing things like the Kids Online Safety Act and all of this sort of like legislation emerging that is quote-unquote to protect kids. Would repealing Section 230 create a safer internet for children? I don't think so. Especially a lot of these ID things and the like, we ought to make sure that people have a chance to be heard. I look at, for example, big tech, and big tech is just trying to put money into these political causes that Donald Trump wants. They don't care about kids. If you …”
“… For example, without 230 Signal, which is one of the public interest groups that we haven't mentioned, and the people who manage local groups would be sued out of existence, and that ought to be in everybody's interest to be supportive of making sure it doesn't happen. Yeah, you hear this rhetoric a lot around Section 230 where it's like, think of the children, and we're seeing things like the Kids Online Safety Act and all of this sort of like legislation emerging that is quote-unquote to protect kids. Would repealing Section 230 create a safer internet for children? I don't think so. Especially a lot of these ID things and the like, we ought to make sure that people have a chance to be heard. I look at, for example, big tech, and big tech is just trying to put money into these political causes that Donald Trump wants. They don't care about kids. If you care about kids, you should be for my legislation that ensures that people have a right to be heard because they have lawyers, and we have lawyers to protect kids and people who are gonna be heard. Then I think we have to come to the example of SESTA-FOSTA.”
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Repealing Section 230 won't create a safer internet for children; it could stifle free speech. This law protects platforms from being liable for user-generated content, allowing controversial but important information to thrive. Without it, platforms might avoid hosting diverse viewpoints, ultimately harming public discourse.
“… is probably a lot better than releasing it just to a government body, basically because, you know, we're, we're like building the plane of like AI safety research, like as we're flying it. And it's not like there's a box checking exercise that any kind of government agency that's like often understaffed, especially with like technical staff could do. It's more like we want this information out there in the open. And then we want people to do like some involved analyses of it and like our sense of what information we even want is probably going to be like shifting over time and it'll probably go …”
“… share it with people who are specialized basically in reading this like comprehending this data and figuring out what to do with it Yeah. I think that could be a solution, but I'm a little skeptical. So I think that releasing this information publicly is probably a lot better than releasing it just to a government body, basically because, you know, we're, we're like building the plane of like AI safety research, like as we're flying it. And it's not like there's a box checking exercise that any kind of government agency that's like often understaffed, especially with like technical staff could do. It's more like we want this information out there in the open. And then we want people to do like some involved analyses of it and like our sense of what information we even want is probably going to be like shifting over time and it'll probably go better if there's like a robust kind of external scientific conversation about like what indicators we want to see and what that would mean and like when we should trigger alarm and if that's all being routed through governments with like 10 people or like even 50 people who have to deal with it. I think it's like it would be very hard for them to …”
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Ajeya Cotra argues that for effective AI safety, information about emerging risks must be publicly shared rather than kept secret by government agencies. He believes that a transparent, society-wide dialogue is essential for timely responses to potential intelligence explosions, as relying solely on a small group of technocrats could lead to missed opportunities for intervention.
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Meta's accountability for social media addiction and child safety is a historic legal precedent that highlights the company's failure to protect young users.
The ruling against Meta marks a significant precedent in holding social media companies accountable for the harm their platforms cause to children.
“… you less susceptible to an increased car crash when an album was released compared to the surrounding days. Coming up after the break, the federal safety agencies do produce a lot of good data.”
“… further. What we're doing is we're looking at whether on album days, the presence of that person is protective relative to all the other days surrounding it. And there what we find is that it might be protective. So having a passenger in the car makes you less susceptible to an increased car crash when an album was released compared to the surrounding days. Coming up after the break, the federal safety agencies do produce a lot of good data.”
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New research suggests that major album releases, like those from Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny, may correlate with increased traffic fatalities. However, when analyzing data from 2017 to 2023, the impact diminishes when accounting for overlapping album release dates, indicating that busy streaming days may skew the results. Interestingly, the study also reveals that solo drivers are more affected than those with passengers, who appear to be a protective factor in reducing crash rates.
“… let me tell you, Richard Blumenthal is also always at the scene of the crime, like, these are the same lawmakers that went on to push the Kids Online Safety Act, that are pushing Section 230 repeal today, like, they know what they're doing, they understood SESTA-FOSTA as this, like, first effective, like, chip away at this foundational internet law, which is Section 230. And I think, like, so much of it got lost. I was looking back at the SESTA-FOSTA coverage today, most of the articles don't even mention Section 230. Like, they don't talk about why this law was ultimately, like, what it really was, …”
“… these laws to get passed, and, and be written very poorly, with very little criticism. I think that the media was so complicit, like, if it were up to me, we would put these people on trial, like, Kamala Harris would be put on trial, like, Richard Blumenthal, let me tell you, Richard Blumenthal is also always at the scene of the crime, like, these are the same lawmakers that went on to push the Kids Online Safety Act, that are pushing Section 230 repeal today, like, they know what they're doing, they understood SESTA-FOSTA as this, like, first effective, like, chip away at this foundational internet law, which is Section 230. And I think, like, so much of it got lost. I was looking back at the SESTA-FOSTA coverage today, most of the articles don't even mention Section 230. Like, they don't talk about why this law was ultimately, like, what it really was, that it's this amendment to Section 230, and here's the broader legal campaign. And so there was no, it's like, everybody just kind of moved on, COVID hit two years later, things got crazy, everyone got very online. And before you know it, we have them taking the next step, Nicosi is back out in public, like, you know, pushing Kids Online Safety. And …”
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FOSTA-SESTA is not just a law; it's a strategic assault on Section 230 that threatens online freedom. Lawmakers like Kamala Harris and Richard Blumenthal have pushed this agenda without proper scrutiny, leading to a dangerous precedent for internet legislation. As the moral panic surrounding online safety grows, many overlook the implications for content creators and the broader internet landscape.
“updates another piece of legislation, which has been going through called COSA, the Kids Online Safety Act. This new legislation actually removes a clause from that called the duty of care clause, which would affect the big social media companies and was designed to regulate their addictive structural practices that we've talked about in a previous episode. This new legislation actually removes a safety clause for that. Do we know who which of the tech companies has been doing the lobbying? Yeah, this is a really interesting question that has kind …”
“updates another piece of legislation, which has been going through called COSA, the Kids Online Safety Act. This new legislation actually removes a clause from that called the duty of care clause, which would affect the big social media companies and was designed to regulate their addictive structural practices that we've talked about in a previous episode. This new legislation actually removes a safety clause for that. Do we know who which of the tech companies has been doing the lobbying? Yeah, this is a really interesting question that has kind of split the tech industry into different parts. So Meta, the company that runs Facebook and Instagram and WhatsApp, they're all in on age verification. But what they want is they want the operating systems to handle it. Wait, they should have to check your ID because that way it's like the responsibility to protect kids is like no longer in Meta's …”
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Tech companies like Meta are lobbying to shift age verification responsibilities away from themselves, proposing that operating systems should handle it instead. This has sparked debate about privacy, data security, and the potential chilling effect on free speech. Critics argue that existing parental controls could be a simpler, more effective solution to protect children online.
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Embracing hate comments can actually enhance your online presence and engagement. Tara Electra reveals that anyone taking the time to critique you is, in fact, a fan, and this mindset can empower creators to thrive despite negativity. Many struggle with authenticity due to fear of backlash, but those who accept both love and hate can grow their influence significantly.
“… risky, where we don't actually understand the risks, and silence employees who might raise concerns. We need a much more proactive approach to AI safety and AI transparency. Instead of kind of playing whack-a-mole with safety, where we release a product, harm happens, and then we go back and say, okay, how do we figure out what this thing was and how do we fix it? It's about demonstrating safety of products before they're put in the stream of commerce. And then on top of that, you know, this fundamental principle of rebalancing the information asymmetry between companies and the public, right? …”
“… And to your point Josh that many of the companies themselves can't fully explain why their systems behave the way they do. And so we have that combined with competitive pressure to shorten testing cycles, release products that could still be considered risky, where we don't actually understand the risks, and silence employees who might raise concerns. We need a much more proactive approach to AI safety and AI transparency. Instead of kind of playing whack-a-mole with safety, where we release a product, harm happens, and then we go back and say, okay, how do we figure out what this thing was and how do we fix it? It's about demonstrating safety of products before they're put in the stream of commerce. And then on top of that, you know, this fundamental principle of rebalancing the information asymmetry between companies and the public, right? So transparency really enables informed decision making by the public, by policymakers, by businesses. And this creates like faster feedback loops that help us see around corners with AI, anticipate harms, mitigate them. These are not shocking asks. We have this kind of transparency and safety and testing for every other high-risk industry. It's in …”
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AI companies are currently releasing products without adequate safety testing or transparency, creating significant risks. To combat this, we need independent oversight and rigorous pre-deployment safety standards similar to those in other high-risk industries. Recent laws in New York, California, and Colorado are steps towards ensuring accountability and protecting whistleblowers in the AI sector.
“… parties. Why? So that they could use it for control, for blackmail. So sadly, yes, this massive amount of information that we're putting out there online is making it so that, hey, we can connect to grandma on a FaceTime video easier, or our cousins can see what we're doing with our kids at Disneyland, it's super fun. But on the other end of the spectrum, there's nefarious actors who are using that information for control. And the truth is as well, you know, one of the biggest dangers, we can go in all of this stuff in our conversation but one of the biggest dangers for our children is not …”
“… from the P. Diddy case wasn't information that would put P. Diddy away. It was grabbing his massive amounts of videos and audio information that he had on everybody, on all of these actors, on all of these celebrities that were there at his freak-off parties. Why? So that they could use it for control, for blackmail. So sadly, yes, this massive amount of information that we're putting out there online is making it so that, hey, we can connect to grandma on a FaceTime video easier, or our cousins can see what we're doing with our kids at Disneyland, it's super fun. But on the other end of the spectrum, there's nefarious actors who are using that information for control. And the truth is as well, you know, one of the biggest dangers, we can go in all of this stuff in our conversation but one of the biggest dangers for our children is not lurking behind a black alley behind a convenience store The biggest dangers for our children is sitting in their backpack in their back pocket It's the technology that they keep with them and the fact that predators from around the world can access your children through that medium if we don't do the right things to keep them safe. And so, you know, …”
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The biggest danger to children today isn't lurking in dark alleys; it's the technology in their backpacks. While we can connect with loved ones through our devices, predators can exploit the same technology to access children globally. This duality highlights the urgent need for safety measures in our digital age to protect the most vulnerable among us.
“… And I think that process that we just ran is very, very representative of how people do evals. So what is the distinction between offline and online evals and when should people be doing with? Yeah, so one of the cool things about the work that we did is we created a scorer And even though we're using it in this playground, this isn't the only place that you could use the scorer. So if we go into the scorer list in Braintrust, you'll see that we have the scorer right here and we can actually run it on real live logs and deploy it into production so that let's say we take this app that we …”
“… for that because it didn't have a link or something like that. So we also improved and iterated on the scoring function to better represent what our vibe check, or in this case, your vibe check, was indicating was a little bit off about how it was working. And I think that process that we just ran is very, very representative of how people do evals. So what is the distinction between offline and online evals and when should people be doing with? Yeah, so one of the cool things about the work that we did is we created a scorer And even though we're using it in this playground, this isn't the only place that you could use the scorer. So if we go into the scorer list in Braintrust, you'll see that we have the scorer right here and we can actually run it on real live logs and deploy it into production so that let's say we take this app that we built and we start using it. Every time we ask a question, it will actually run the scorer online. In fact, we can do that right now. If we go back to the playground we can save this prompt oh it's right here and i'm loving this prompt you can see the true usage patterns great yeah exactly and again uh you're a product manager so i think you probably …”
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Online evaluations reveal that an AI's performance can drop significantly from a simulated score of 0.75 to just 0.3 in real-world applications. This stark contrast highlights the importance of using real user logs to refine AI models, ensuring they function effectively outside of controlled environments. By integrating insights from online evaluations, teams can continuously improve their datasets and scoring functions, leading to better AI outcomes.
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