Tech CEOs Face Congress Over Kids’ Online Safety

The Senate Judiciary Committee has called for a big hearing on June 23, inviting the heads of Meta, TikTok, Google and Snapchat. The purpose is to ask them how they protect children on their platforms. Both sides of Congress are worried that young users can see bad content, get addicted or be targeted by bad actors. Lawmakers want clearer rules about how these companies moderate posts, use data and design apps that appeal to kids. The committee plans to shine a light on corporate practices and hold the firms accountable.Previous sessions have seen top executives speak under pressure about privacy, censorship and child safety. Tech firms argue they use parental controls, AI tools and law‑enforcement partnerships to keep kids safe. The upcoming hearing will examine if more federal laws are needed to strengthen protections. Many proposals have stalled because of concerns over privacy, free speech and how much government should regulate tech. The focus remains on whether the companies are doing enough to reduce risks for younger users.