Senator Sheldon Whitehouse Grills Tech CEOs Over Child Safety: 'Collectively, Your Platforms Really S**k At Policing…'
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During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on children's safety online, tech CEOs, including Meta Platforms Inc.'s (META) Mark Zuckerberg, faced criticism for failing to effectively self-police harmful content. Zuckerberg apologized for the impact on children. The hearing discussed potential legislation, with Meta's CEO endorsing the STOP CSAM Act but not the EARN IT Act. The hearing is seen as a key moment in the ongoing debate over online child safety and regulation.
February 01, 2024 | 5:54 am
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Meta Platforms Inc. CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologized for harmful content to children on social media during a Senate hearing. The company showed partial support for the STOP CSAM Act but not for the EARN IT Act.
The apology from Zuckerberg and the scrutiny from the Senate hearing could negatively impact Meta's public image and investor confidence, potentially leading to a short-term decline in stock price. The company's selective support for legislation may also raise concerns about its commitment to addressing these issues.
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