Morning Wire Senate Social Media Hearing & Mayorkas Impeachment Articles | 2.1.24
Feb 1, 2024
Tech CEOs faced intense questioning in a Senate hearing about their responsibilities for children's safety on social media. Emotional testimonies highlighted the need for the Kids Online Safety Act. Meanwhile, House Republicans moved forward with impeachment articles against DHS Secretary Mayorkas over border security issues. The discussion revealed divisions within the Republican Party. Additionally, serious plagiarism allegations surfaced against Harvard's chief diversity officer, raising concerns about academic integrity.
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Senate Hearing on Social Media's Impact on Children
- CEOs of Meta, TikTok, X, Snap, and Discord were questioned in a Senate hearing about social media's impact on children.
- The hearing covered topics such as child exploitation, harmful content, mental health, and data privacy.
Zuckerberg's Apology
- Senator Hawley asked Mark Zuckerberg to apologize to families impacted by social media harms.
- Zuckerberg turned to the families and apologized for what they've been through.
Kids Online Safety Act
- The Kids Online Safety Act is gaining support.
- This bipartisan bill requires social media platforms to implement safety measures and provide parental controls.