The recent wave of scrutiny on social media giants, particularly Meta Platforms, has intensified as a bipartisan group of U.S. senators, including Brian Schatz and Katie Britt, have demanded explanations from CEO Mark Zuckerberg regarding the company's policies on teen safety. According to Social Media Today, the senators criticized Meta for failing to prioritize the safety of younger users, despite internal research indicating the need for enhanced privacy protections. This inquiry is part of a broader legal and regulatory challenge involving over 1,800 plaintiffs against platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube, accusing them of prioritizing growth over user safety. TechJuice reports that the lawmakers have threatened a 'nuclear option' if Meta does not address these concerns, highlighting the increasing pressure on tech companies to reform their practices.