New Laws for Children's Internet Safety

保障兒童網路安全的新法案


Introduction

The US House of Representatives passed a new law. This law wants to keep children safe online.

美國眾議院通過了一項新法案,旨在保障兒童的網路安全。

Main Body

The House law has new rules. Websites must check the age of users for adult content. Companies cannot use children's data for ads. AI bots must say they are not humans.

眾議院的法案有新規定。網站對於成人內容必須檢查使用者的年齡。公司不能使用兒童的數據來投放廣告。AI 機器人必須聲明其非人類。

Some people like this law. They say children need more protection. They think companies do not care about safety.

有些人支持這項法案。他們表示兒童需要更多保護,認為公司並不在意安全性。

Other people do not like the law. They say age checks are bad for privacy. They think these rules stop free speech.

而其他人則不喜歡這項法案。他們認為年齡檢查會損害隱私,且這些規定會限制言論自由。

Conclusion

The law goes to the Senate now. The Senate might not agree with these rules.

該法案現在將送交參議院。參議院可能不會同意這些規定。

Vocabulary Learning

💡 The 'Power of Do Not'

In this text, we see a very common way to say 'No' or stop something. This is perfect for A2 students to describe rules.

The Pattern: Subject + do not / cannot + Action

From the text:

  • Companies cannot use children's data.
  • Companies do not care about safety.

How to use it in real life:

  • I do not like coffee. \rightarrow (General fact)
  • You cannot smoke here. \rightarrow (A rule/law)
  • We do not have a car. \rightarrow (Possession)

🧱 Simple Word Pairs

Notice how the author shows two different sides of a story. You can use these words to organize your ideas:

Some people \rightarrow (Group A) Other people \rightarrow (Group B)

Example: Some people like summer. Other people prefer winter.

Vocabulary Learning

representative (n.)
A person chosen to speak or make laws for a group of people.
Example:The representative spoke about the new law in the meeting.
content (n.)
The information, images, or videos found on a website.
Example:This website has great educational content for students.
data (n.)
Information, such as names or emails, collected from a computer.
Example:The company collects data to understand what customers like.
protection (n.)
The act of keeping someone or something safe from harm.
Example:Sunscreen gives your skin protection from the sun.
privacy (n.)
The state of being free from public attention or observation.
Example:I closed the door because I wanted some privacy.
free speech (n.)
The right to say what you think without being stopped.
Example:Free speech is an important part of a democratic country.
Practice A2 words in a crossword