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This bill establishes the Kids Internet Safety Partnership (KISP), a five-year initiative within the Department of Commerce aimed at improving online safety for minors under 18 years old. The Partnership will be led by a Director appointed by the Secretary of Commerce and will coordinate with various stakeholders including academic experts, researchers, parents, educators, online platforms, and legal experts to identify and address risks and benefits of online platforms for minors. Specifically, the Partnership will be responsible for identifying online risks and benefits, publishing annual reports detailing these findings, and developing a comprehensive playbook for online service providers with best practices for protecting minors. These best practices will cover areas such as age verification, design features, parental controls, privacy settings, reporting tools, and personalized recommendation systems. The bill defines key terms like "design features" (which include infinite scrolling, auto-play, and reward systems) and "parental tools" (which allow parents to monitor and control their children's online activities). The Partnership will provide a detailed public report and playbook to help online platforms create safer environments for young users, with the ultimate goal of mitigating potential harm while preserving the positive aspects of online engagement for children and teenagers.

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