As Congress debates new rules for protecting children online, a recent letter cautions against overlooking parents’ critical role. While lawmakers consider broad mandates to bolster internet safety, some argue that parents are in the strongest position to steer their children’s digital habits.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an expansive investigation into 15 tech companies, including Rumble, Quora, and WeChat, over their data collection and use practices involving minors. The probe, spurred by a new Texas law aimed at protecting children online, could result in penalties reaching hundreds of millions of dollars per company.