"Senate Grills Tech CEOs Over Online Child Safety Failures"

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Top tech CEOs, including Mark Zuckerberg and Linda Yaccarino, faced tough questioning from lawmakers over their companies' failure to protect children from sexual abuse and exploitation on social media platforms. The Senate Judiciary Committee hearing highlighted concerns about the impact of social media on children's safety, with Meta (Facebook and Instagram) facing particular scrutiny. Lawmakers are pushing for more accountability and regulation to address these issues, while child safety advocates emphasize the need for continued efforts to protect kids online.
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- Mark Zuckerberg apologizes to parents at online child safety hearing NBC News
- First tech platform breaks ranks to support kids online safety bill POLITICO
- Senators Tell Meta, TikTok CEOs Their Platforms Hurt Children The Wall Street Journal
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