Social media leaders called to Downing Street over children's safety
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Social media leaders were summoned to Downing Street to discuss children's online safety.
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This could lead to new policies or features on social media platforms, potentially making online environments safer for children and teenagers.
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Social media leaders from companies like Meta and YouTube have been called to Downing Street to discuss children's safety online. British officials will question these executives on the measures their firms are implementing to protect young users. This meeting underscores growing international concerns about the potential harms of social media platforms on children's well-being and development. The discussions aim to press tech companies for greater accountability and more robust safeguards for younger audiences.
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Top executives from Meta and YouTube will be asked about their child protection efforts.
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