Mother who lost teen to viral challenge calls for more protections
Newsy
Lawmakers believe tech and social media companies aren't doing enough to police themselves.
The CEOs of X, Snapchat, Discord, TikTok and Meta are testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday. The hearing comes as Congress is trying to pass legislation to regulate tech and social media companies.
There's momentum for new legislation to protect kids online. Lawmakers believe tech and social media companies aren't doing enough to police themselves. Some parents have been waiting years for Congress to act.
"If Congress steps in, that would be a game changer," said Joann Bogard.
Bogard is a mother of three in Indiana. Her youngest son, Mason, died after attempting the viral "blackout challenge" in 2019. The challenge encourages people to hold their breath until they pass out.
Bogard is now part of a group that spreads awareness about the harms kids face online.
