The US Congress is addressing the impact of AI and technology on child safety and privacy. Hearings and testimonies are being conducted to discuss the rise of child sexual abuse material, the need for laws to keep up with technological advancements, and the failure of Big Tech CEOs to protect children online. The focus is on finding policy solutions and holding perpetrators accountable, as well as safeguarding veteran data amidst the rise of AI. There is a call for Congress to step up and protect children's mental health and privacy, with concerns about the negative impact of social media on young people. The CEOs of major social media platforms are set to testify before Congress on the dangers and potential harm posed to children and teens by their platforms.
Today on C-SPAN: 10:00am & noon - U.S. House C-SPAN2: 10:00am - U.S. Senate C-SPAN3: 10:00am - Mark Zuckerberg (@Meta), @lindayaX, Evan Spiegel (@Snap) Shou Chew (@tiktok_us) and Jason Citron (@Discord) testify on Online Child Sexual Exploitation @JudiciaryDems… https://t.co/pG4xCCXzds
Several of the major technology companies slated to appear before Congress have announced new initiatives or positions on efforts to protect children’s safety online ahead of this week’s hearing. Follow live: https://t.co/AmeSlVNdw9 https://t.co/yXYtklRuq0
Parents and child saftety advocates have become increasingly frustrated with social media companies and the inability of Congress to pass stronger rules to protect kids. Follow live: https://t.co/HqRwcwBdJJ https://t.co/60TSdVpCr6
Today, Congress will hear from CEOs of @Meta, @Snapchat, @X, and others about the risks their products pose to young users. Congress must step up to protect our kids online. That's why I introduced a bill to create a new independent agency to hold Big Tech accountable.
The chief executives of Meta, TikTok, Snap, Discord and X will testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee starting at 10 a.m. ET. https://t.co/lsZN9B5D62
The leaders of X, Meta, Discord, TikTok and Snapchat are expected to discuss their platform’s policies towards child abuse content. https://t.co/JJRCKB8k22
The Kids Online Safety Act will provide an online environment for kids that is safe by default. Since Big Tech has proven incapable of governing themselves, it’s time for Congress to step in. Read my op-ed in the @realDailyWire. https://t.co/9vDLnCwnV7
As far as I’m concerned, there are no heroes in Big Tech when it comes to kids’ online safety. I’m looking forward to pressing these CEOs on their failures to protect children online this morning.
I’ll be there live today to cover the Senate hearing with the CEOs of TikTok, Meta, X, Snap and Discord. https://t.co/XLvsyYn5yr
NEW: Tech CEOs face US Senate grilling over the dangers that social media platforms bring to children and teens https://t.co/MuJmQn8D21
Sen. @JudiciaryDems @SenJudiciaryGOP hearing on Online Child Sexual Exploitation WITNESSES: Mark Zuckerberg (@Meta) Linda Yaccarino (@lindayaX @X) Evan Spiegel (@Snap) Shou Chew (@tiktok_us) Jason Citron (@Discord) LIVE at 10am ET on C-SPAN3 https://t.co/xGnMp1lBFr https://t.co/CoWdWseToc
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who is set to testify before the US Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, plans to push back on the idea that social media apps have a negative impact on young people’s mental health https://t.co/SSdqrgG9Rd
Senate hearing today on Big Tech and online child sexual exploitation.
As major tech CEOs prepare to testify about protecting children on social media, one mother is suing over her daughter's suicide https://t.co/VV2Mb47aky
Zuckerberg among tech bosses to testify on child safety https://t.co/s0Jbt1g7xX
.@SenBlumenthal and I are answering questions ahead of tomorrow’s Big Tech hearing. It’s past time these Big Tech CEOs answered for their platforms’ role in exploiting kids online. https://t.co/SGXNbXEvdG
WEDNESDAY: Sen. @JudiciaryDems @SenJudiciaryGOP hearing on Online Child Sexual Exploitation WITNESSES: Mark Zuckerberg (@Meta) Linda Yaccarino (@lindayaX @X) Evan Spiegel (@Snap) Shou Chew (@tiktok_us) Jason Citron (@Discord) LIVE at 10am ET on C-SPAN3 https://t.co/xGnMp1lBFr https://t.co/DKrj0PETeQ
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew will head to Capitol Hill along with top executives from Meta, X and other social media sites on Wednesday for a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing about his app’s potential harm to children. https://t.co/ejufkvtCVf
"Kids are really getting hammered with mental health issues," Sen. Peter Welch says as tech CEOs are set to testify on Capitol Hill tomorrow. "And social media, by this point everybody knows, plays a major role." https://t.co/W0zZnwko9V
Big Tech is prioritizing profits over our kids’ safety. It’s time for Congress to act.
As we enter the newest phase of our technological future, we must do so while protecting our shared humanity and the core values of our democracy. I spoke today as a @HouseAdm_Dems member to urge Congress to diligently look at AI innovation and its impacts on society. https://t.co/EWp4O7dOho
How to watch the CEOs of Meta, TikTok, Discord, Snap and X testify about child safety https://t.co/5AwZmb9VnQ https://t.co/9wyRNSvp06
New: Discord's CEO will testify before a Senate committee on child safety online Wednesday. He'll be with executives from X, Meta and Snap. Story with @alexbarinka and @KurtWagner8: https://t.co/5ZDTLQwJRM
Big Senate hearing tomorrow (Wed.) morning on what tech companies are doing to protect kids online. We're going live at 9:30 a.m. ET with a live show. Watch it here: https://t.co/qOAjZaWqiY
Big Tech and AI threaten our kids' mental health, erode our privacy, and undermine our democracy. Congress must step up to protect the American people. I’m calling for a new, independent agency to oversee digital platforms and ensure the safe use of AI. https://t.co/9UYLbfXLOX
"Congress must force Big Tech to protect children from online predators" (@TheHillOpinion) https://t.co/YbzyHgKfav https://t.co/QKnz8GyduT
Social media CEOs testifying to congress on teen safety https://t.co/LtKxv8Nn5c by @benlovejoy
Parent anger at social media companies boils over ahead of tech CEO hearing as some say that the time for talking is over and Congress must act to protect children and teens https://t.co/NbhtLfvWN4 https://t.co/RUmMXMfwBQ
As a physician, I understand the value AI can bring when providing healthcare to our Veterans. During today’s @HouseVetAffairs hearing on Data Privacy & AI, I highlighted the opportunities and the challenges that lie ahead when safeguarding Veteran data, privacy, and security.… https://t.co/1Tdi9wiBYx
Our young people are on the frontlines of a youth mental health crisis driven by social media. Today I met with Conard High School students to discuss their experiences on these platforms, the importance of the Kids Online Safety Act, & this week’s hearing with Big Tech CEOs. https://t.co/baXV0VrWpE
Ensuring the privacy of veterans’ data has never been more critical. Chairman Rosendale kicks off oversight hearing on VA data management in a rapidly changing world of AI below: https://t.co/hUmatpPnjN
.@HouseVetAffairs @VetAffairsDems hearing on Data Privacy & AI – LIVE on C-SPAN2 https://t.co/EJUI3dVy88
Big Tech CEOs have failed to protect children online. Join us following their Senate testimonies to discuss policy solutions that elected officials can leverage to safeguard our kids online👇 🔗: https://t.co/YI1LCf3dmN @DawnHawkins33 @FamStudies @AnnieChestnut @karaafrederick https://t.co/v3IzFRxdsu
SOON: Tune in at 3:30pm ET to watch live the Subcommittee on Technology Modernization oversight hearing to look at the impact of AI on veteran data privacy. STREAM ⬇️ https://t.co/LBJdk6BeQf
The alarming rise of child sexual abuse material is a warning—Congress must do more to protect kids online. Our laws must keep up with technological advancements to stop child abuse & hold perpetrators accountable. I'm working across the aisle to find solutions & keep kids safe. https://t.co/kw59ItCnvR
TUNE-IN: The Future of Data Privacy and Artificial Intelligence at VA As Chairman of the Technology Modernization Subcommittee, I am looking forward to hearing from today’s witnesses on how we can work to build a more reliable, secure, and efficient VA amidst the rise of AI. https://t.co/VDQerMYsQY