'Addiction' and harmful content among seven concerns raised at Oireachtas committee on online safety
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'Addiction' and harmful content among seven concerns raised at Oireachtas committee on online safety
"Representatives of social media platforms pushed back on claims they are harmful for young people Social media executives pushed back against claims that their platforms are addictive during lengthy questioning yesterday by TDs and senators."
"Representatives from TikTok, Xbox owner Microsoft, Snapchat's parent company Snap Inc, Google, which owns YouTube, and Mark Zuckerberg's Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, appeared before the Oireachtas Committee on Safety and Well-being of Children Online."
Representatives from TikTok, Microsoft, Snap Inc, Google, and Meta appeared before the Oireachtas Committee on Safety and Well-being of Children Online. They pushed back on claims that their platforms are harmful for young people. The representatives faced lengthy questioning by TDs and senators. The questioning focused on whether social media platforms are addictive and potentially unsafe for children and young people. The companies’ representatives responded by disputing the claims and presenting their position during the committee appearance.
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