Lawmakers grill Big Tech executives, accusing them of failing to protect children

Senators interrogated CEOs of top social media companies about online child safety Wednesday in an emotional and contentious hearing, as they tried to get them to back proposed legislation.

But much of the focus was on questions of accountability.

Lisa Desjardins reports on what took place and Amna Nawaz speaks with Christine McComas, whose daughter died by suicide after being bullied online.
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