U.S. Senator Josh Hawley | Official U.S. Senate headshot
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley | Official U.S. Senate headshot
Senator Hawley Press Office published a series of posts on September 16, 2025, highlighting concerns over the impact of AI chatbots on children and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's absence from a Senate hearing.
In one post, Senator Hawley addressed parents affected by chatbot-related incidents. He stated: "Your stories are incredibly heartbreaking—but they're incredibly important...It's time that the country heard the truth about what these [AI] companies are doing...about the harms that are being inflicted upon our children." (September 16, 2025).
The press office also drew attention to Zuckerberg's decision not to attend a Senate session. The post read: "WATCH: Hawley Reveals Zuckerberg DECLINED his Invitation to Appear Before the Senate & Answer for Harms Caused by Meta's Chatbots https://t.co/ETYdPJWnJI" (September 16, 2025).
An earlier post included only a link without additional commentary: https://t.co/pnhW95ZYHO (September 16, 2025).
Senator Josh Hawley has been vocal in recent years regarding child safety online and technology regulation. The issue of AI chatbot influence on minors has gained national attention as lawmakers consider new regulations for technology companies. In previous hearings, some tech executives have declined invitations or sent representatives instead.
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