Senators Grill Tech CEOs Over Child Sexual Exploitation, Section 230
The CEOs defended their platforms, arguing that they are taking actionable steps to protect minors.

The CEOs defended their platforms, arguing that they are taking actionable steps to protect minors.
WASHINGTON, January 31, 2024 – Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee pressed five high-profile social media executives on their efforts to protect minors from sexual exploitation on their platforms during a Wednesday hearing.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, X CEO Linda Yaccarino, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew, Snap CEO Evan Spiegel, and Discord CEO Jason Citron faced withering criticism from the Senate Judiciary Committee that their platforms allegedly allow for rampant child sexual abuse.
State seeks shot clock for federal reviews and greater trust in state-led broadband plans.
The Federal Communications Commission is seeking comment on the proposal.
The efforts are not termed ‘investigations,’ but - signed only by Democrats - demand answers from Carr.
Regional ISP urged regulators to adopt reforms modeled on federal rules.