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Scoop: Tech CEOs summoned to Capitol for June hearing
The Senate Judiciary Committee hearing will look at Big Tech and AI safety oversight.
TL;DR
- CEOs of Meta, Alphabet, TikTok, and Snap invited to Capitol Hill for a hearing on June 23.
- The hearing, chaired by Sen. Chuck Grassley, will focus on Big Tech and AI safety oversight.
- It is being compared to "Big Tobacco" issues concerning user and family implications.
- Other topics may include whistleblower retaliation.
- The hearing occurs amidst mounting lawsuits against social media and AI companies and legislative efforts for kids' online safety.
- Social media CEOs last testified in Congress in 2024.
- The committee is awaiting RSVPs, with discussions ongoing.