Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg apologises to families in fiery US Senate hearing

During a heated session in the US Senate, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg issued an apology to families claiming their children suffered harm from social media, particularly on platforms like Instagram and Facebook under his purview.

Facing questions for nearly four hours alongside executives from TikTok, Snap, X (formerly Twitter), and Discord, the CEOs were grilled by senators from both parties seeking answers on measures taken to safeguard children online.

The hearing presented a rare opportunity for lawmakers to interrogate tech leaders, as Congress deliberates on legislation to hold social media companies accountable for content on their platforms.

Mark Zuckerberg and TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew willingly testified, while the heads of Snap, X, and Discord initially resisted but were eventually compelled by government-issued subpoenas.

Seated behind the tech executives were families recounting tragic instances where their children had self-harmed or taken their own lives due to the impact of social media content.