A recent Federal Trade Commission (FTC) workshop titled “The Attention Economy: How Big Tech Firms Exploit Children and Hurt Families”, held in Washington, D.C., has sparked criticism for its lack of participation from major tech companies. The day-long forum scrutinized the role of technology and social media in children’s lives, but notably did not include representatives from companies such as Meta and Google. The event featured child safety advocates and conservative policymakers who criticized these tech giants for their practices. This scrutiny follows a decision earlier this year to rename the workshop, emphasizing the exploitation of children, after Republicans gained control of the commission.
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