Meta, TikTok and More Sites Engaged in ‘Vast Surveillance,’ a New FTC Study Finds
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Meta, TikTok and More Sites Engaged in ‘Vast Surveillance,’ a New FTC Study Finds

Meta, YouTube and other sites collected more data than most users realized, a new report by the Federal Trade Commission finds.
Will Lawmakers Really Act to Protect Children Online? Some Say Yes.
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Will Lawmakers Really Act to Protect Children Online? Some Say Yes.

After senators grilled the leaders of Meta, TikTok, X and others, there may be momentum to pass rules to safeguard the internet’s youngest users, some said.
Senators Denounce Tech Companies Over Child Sex Abuse Online
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Senators Denounce Tech Companies Over Child Sex Abuse Online

Senators criticized the chief executives of Meta, TikTok, Snap, X and Discord for not doing enough to prevent child sexual abuse online, amid rising fears over how the platforms affect youths.