Meta Boss Mark Zuckerberg Apologises To Families During Online Child Safety Hearing

During a compelling session at a US Senate hearing on Wednesday, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg expressed remorse to families amidst intense scrutiny by lawmakers addressing the risks children encounter on social media platforms. The tech leaders faced considerable political backlash for allegedly neglecting their responsibility to mitigate the adverse effects of social media on young individuals, encompassing concerns related to sexual predators and adolescent suicides.

During the hearing, Zuckerberg, prompted by Republican Senator Josh Hawley, stood up and directly addressed families who presented images of children reportedly harmed by social media.

"I'm sorry for everything you have all been through," Zuckerberg empathised, acknowledging the challenges faced by these families. "No one should go through the things that your families have suffered."