CEOs of major social media firms, including Meta, TikTok, X, Snap, and Discord, faced a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on children’s online safety. Lawmakers discussed proposed legislation, such as the Kids Online Safety Act (Kosa), aiming to combat child sexual exploitation. Snap and X expressed support for Kosa, while Meta’s Zuckerberg apologized to families affected by platform harms. The hearing also delved into the impact of social media on children’s mental health, Section 230, and the role of device manufacturers. Despite heated discussions, experts remain skeptical about meaningful legislative changes resulting from such hearings.
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