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Senate Subcommittee Focuses On Impact Of Social Media On Children

Lawmakers are questioning representatives from some of the most popular apps, including TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube.
Posted at 4:57 PM, Oct 27, 2021
and last updated 2021-10-27 16:57:40-04

Right now, popular social media apps that many people, specifically children, spend a lot of time on are under scrutiny on Capitol Hill.

The Senate Commerce Consumer Protection Subcommittee is holding a hearing on protecting kids online. Representatives from TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube are answering questions about what their companies do to keep kids safe.