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Tech CEOs Summoned to Congress Again to Testify on Social Media Risk for Kids

The hearing is set for June 23, which is recognized as Social Media Victims Remembrance Day.

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Tech CEOs Summoned to Congress Again to Testify on Social Media Risk for Kids
Photo of Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, before testifying before a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Jan. 31, 2024, by Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP

WASHINGTON, May 16, 2026 (AP) – Social media CEOs once again are being called to testify before the Senate in light of mounting legal and public pressure to protect young users on their platforms.

The leaders of Meta, Alphabet, TikTok and Snap were invited to testify next month before the Senate Judiciary Committee, a committee spokesperson confirmed Friday.

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