Tech CEOs from X, TikTok, Snap, Meta, and Discord testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding child safety on their platforms.

Senator Dick Durbin emphasized the growing concern of child sexual exploitation online.

TikTok's CEO Shou Zi Chew revealed that the platform has over 170 million monthly American users.

Executives from the companies discussed their measures to safeguard young users, amidst broader concerns over online child abuse.

Snap supports the proposed Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), while Discord pointed to its unique user demographics and smaller size in the debate.

Advocates and lawmakers are urging for stronger protections for children online, highlighting a need for greater accountability of tech platforms.

Previous bills aimed at tech company liabilities for child sexual abuse material have been approved by the committee but have not been enacted into law.