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.

Senators Grill Tech CEOs Over Child Sexual Exploitation, Section 230
Photo of Discord CEO Jason Citron at the Wednesday hearing

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. 

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