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WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 26: Committee Chairman Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) speaks during a Senate Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Data Security hearing on Protecting Kids Online: Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube on October 26, 2021 in Washington, DC. Social media companies have come under increased scrutiny after a whistleblower exposed controversial issues with Facebook and how they utilized algorithms to increase user engagement. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)

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.