Tech CEOs summoned to Congress for another hearing on social media's risks
Tech CEOs, including leaders from Meta, TikTok, and Snap, were called to testify before Congress regarding the risks of social media for children. The hearing focused on child safety online and the responsibilities of these platforms. This event marks another step in ongoing discussions about the impact of social media on youth.
- ▪Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other tech leaders testified before a Senate Judiciary Committee on January 31, 2024.
- ▪The hearing aimed to address concerns about child safety in relation to social media usage.
- ▪CEOs from Discord, Snap, TikTok, and X also participated in the hearing.
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Tech CEOs summoned to Congress for another hearing on social media’s risks for children 1 of 3 | Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, arrives to testify before a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Jan. 31, 2024, to discuss child safety. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File) Read More 2 of 3 | Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, walks from the Senate chamber at the Capitol in Washington, July 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr., File) Read More 3 of 3 | From left; Discord CEO Jason Citron, Snap CEO Evan Spiegel, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew, X CEO Linda Yaccarino and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, testify before a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Jan. 31, 2024, to discuss child safety online.
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