A controversial bill aims to eliminate child pornography, but critics say it could impact digital privacy

By Andrea Guthmann
Senator Richard Blumenthal
Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in Washington. Blumenthal co-sponsored the Earn It Act. Evan Vucci/Associated Press
Senator Richard Blumenthal
Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in Washington. Blumenthal co-sponsored the Earn It Act. Evan Vucci/Associated Press

A controversial bill aims to eliminate child pornography, but critics say it could impact digital privacy

By Andrea Guthmann
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A controversial bill aims to hold tech companies responsible for posts containing child pornography. Critics say it could have unintended consequences that impact digital privacy.

Reset digs into the Earn It Act and the impact the legislation could have on free expression online.

GUEST: Cat Zakrzewski, technology policy reporter for The Washington Post