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Tech CEOs invited to Capitol Hill to answer questions about kids online safety
Grassley said the hearing will press executives on how their platforms affect children as courts and lawmakers increase scrutiny, with $375 million in penalties recently imposed on Meta.
- Social media CEOs are being summoned to testify before the Senate regarding protecting young users on their platforms.
- Recent court cases and legislation have increased pressure on tech companies to make changes to protect children and teens using their services.
- Advocates, experts, and families affected by social media-related harms are calling for accountability from social media companies.
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Tech CEOs summoned to Congress for another hearing on social media
Social media CEOs once again are being called to testify before the Senate in light of mounting legal and public pressure to protect young users on their platforms. The leaders of Meta, Alphabet, TikTok and Snap were invited to testify next month before the Senate Judiciary Committee, a committee spokesperson confirmed Friday. The hearing comes at an inflection point for social media as court cases , proposed legislation and increased advocacy p…
·Baltimore, United States
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Sen. Grassley to hold June hearing with Big Tech CEOs on child online safety
Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley is planning to haul four CEOs of major technology companies before his panel next month to press them on efforts to make their platforms safer for children.
·United States
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