Share this @internewscast.com

WASHINGTON — Tech CEOs are set to testify Wednesday at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing about child safety issues on social media platforms and will offer rare policy commitments and regulatory endorsements, company representatives said.

The hearing, which has attracted significant attention in the tech industry and Washington, will bring together the CEOs of X, TikTok, Discord, Meta and Snap to address concerns and questions about how platforms are considering their impact on children.

Such committee hearings with tech CEOs have often been adversarial, and this hearing is projected to be no different. But representatives from some of the tech companies called to testify said their CEOs will offer olive branches to senators and the public in the form of legislative endorsements and policy assurances.

X’s chief of U.S. and Canadian public policy, Wifredo Fernandez, told NBC News that CEO Linda Yaccarino would offer support for the SHIELD Act and other child safety legislation.

The SHIELD Act, introduced by Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., would criminalize the transmission of nonconsensual intimate images and sexualized depictions of children.

Other child safety laws proposed in the Senate include the Kids Online Safety Act, or KOSA, which would create a “duty of care” for social media companies that recommend content to minors. Also introduced in the Senate is the Stop CSAM Act (CSAM stands for child sexual abuse material), which aims to expand protections for minor victims, enhance child abuse reporting requirements and make it easier for victims to request that content be removed from platforms.

Last week, Snap was one of the first major social media platforms to stand behind KOSA, telling Politico that the legislation aligned with its existing policies.

In November, Meta published a blog post advocating for federal legislation that “requires app stores to get parents’ approval whenever their teens under 16 download apps.”

Tech companies have been slow to advocate for legislation that would create regulation in their industry.

A source close to the Senate Judiciary Committee said part of the larger strategy behind the hearings was to publicly pressure CEOs for such commitments and create a pathway to pass legislation this year.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
4 thieves steal Gucci handbags worth $30K in daylight smash-and-grab at Woodbury Commons in NY

Bold Daylight Heist: Thieves Snatch $30K in Gucci Handbags at Woodbury Commons, NY

In a brazen act of daylight robbery, a group of four thieves…
Sheridan Gorman parents blast policies that led to illegal immigrant alleged Chicago murder

Outrage in Chicago: Sheridan Gorman’s Parents Condemn Policies After Tragic Murder by Alleged Illegal Immigrant

The grieving parents of a New York teenager who was brutally murdered…
Curious black bear tranquilized by cops, topples out of tree after hours-long standoff in Albany

Albany Police Safely Capture Black Bear After Hours-Long Tree Standoff

Just like in a classic fairy tale, a black bear’s adventure in…
Influencer Gabrielle Carrington accused of running down Klaudia Zakrzewska

Shocking Allegations: Influencer Gabrielle Carrington Accused of Hit-and-Run Against Klaudia Zakrzewska

In a dramatic court appearance, beauty influencer Gabrielle Carrington, aged 29, made…
Doctor indicted on 81 new sexual assault charges in case involving dozens of victims

Doctor Faces 81 Additional Sexual Assault Charges in Case Involving Multiple Victims

A doctor from Massachusetts, already embroiled in a multitude of rape and…
DOJ arrests man accused of providing gun used by father who allegedly killed eight children

DOJ Arrests Suspect for Supplying Gun in Tragic Shooting of Eight Children

The Department of Justice revealed on Tuesday the arrest of a 56-year-old…
Pentagon releases dramatic footage of moment US forces intercept sanctioned oil tanker

Watch: US Forces Intercept Sanctioned Oil Tanker in Tense Encounter

The Department of Defense has unveiled footage showing U.S. military forces intercepting…
'TikTok Trickster' con artist with more than 30 aliases accused of robbing romantic partners he met online

Online Romance Scammer with Over 30 Aliases Allegedly Swindles Partners

In a tale that reads like a script from a crime drama,…
Cardinal Blase Cupich reflects 1 year after Pope Francis' death, speaks on Donald Trump-Pope Leo feud over Iran war

Cardinal Cupich Shares Insights on Pope Francis’ Legacy and Addresses Trump-Pope Leo Iran Dispute

One year has passed since the death of Pope Francis, and Cardinal…
Priceless ancient golden Romanian helmet returned to country following Dutch museum raid

Priceless Ancient Romanian Gold Helmet Repatriated After Recovery in Dutch Museum Heist

A golden helmet, dating back 2,500 years and considered invaluable, was returned…
Shocking footage shows Ukrainian drones hunting down Russian troops sneaking behind enemy lines on horseback

Unbelievable Drone Footage: Ukrainian Drones Track Russian Troops’ Stealthy Horseback Movement

In an audacious yet ill-fated attempt, a group of disheveled Russian soldiers…
Top MAGA influencer Emily Hart revealed to be AI — created by a guy in India

AI-Generated MAGA Influencer ‘Emily Hart’ Unmasked: Indian Developer Behind Viral Persona

An intriguing revelation has surfaced about a popular Instagram personality known for…