Lawmakers slam Big Tech companies over child safety

Big Tech companies are in the hot seat for kids’ online safety. Youth is a captive audience, which has put a harsh spotlight on social media platforms.

During a hearing on Tuesday, lawmakers held talks with executives from TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube, to discuss the dangers of children’s safety online. The hearing comes amid an ongoing battle with Big Tech, which is something Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) has called a “crisis.”

“You can’t trust Big Tech with your kids. Parents of America can’t trust these apps with their children,” stressed Blumenthal.

Utah Sen. Mike Lee (R) grilled Snapchat over an experiment where his staff created an account for a 15-year-old and were “bombarded” with inappropriate material, despite not selecting any content preferences.