Social media firms to tell TDs and senators children are safe online

Meta, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Google, and Snapchat will address Oireachtas children’s committee on Thursday

Concerns about social media use by minors include appalling instances of online abuse facilitated by social media firms. See links below. Picture: iStock

Social media giants will today seek to convince TDs and senators that they are committed to keeping children safe online.

Representatives from Snapchat, TikTok, Meta, Google, and Microsoft will address the Oireachtas children’s committee, with Meta representatives set to say “the safety and wellbeing of young people on our platforms is a core priority”.