Washington CORE recently sat down with Andrew Zack, Policy Director at the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI), to explore one of the most pressing policy debates facing governments worldwide: how to protect children online while preserving privacy, free expression, and access to information. In the interview, Zack discussed the ongoing debate surrounding the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), age verification requirements, platform accountability, and the growing global push for child online safety regulations.

Drawing on FOSI’s research and policy work, Zack emphasized the importance of a “culture of responsibility” involving industry, government, educators, parents, and young people themselves. He also highlighted the challenges of broad online safety laws, arguing that targeted approaches addressing specific harms may be more effective than blanket restrictions.

The conversation provides valuable insight into how policymakers, technology companies, and civil society organizations are shaping the future of digital safety for children in the United States and beyond.

The full conversation is available by paid subscription through Nikkei Governance. You can read more about it in Japanese.