TikTok and YouTube 'not safe enough' for kids, says Ofcom
Summary
Ofcom, the UK communications regulator, said TikTok and YouTube are not safe enough for children because they still expose kids to harmful content. Other companies like Meta, Snap, and Roblox have agreed to improve safety measures, especially to reduce risks such as online grooming.Key Facts
- Ofcom reported TikTok and YouTube have not committed to significant changes to protect children from harmful content.
- TikTok and YouTube say they already have safety features like age limits and parental controls.
- Other platforms like Snap (Snapchat), Roblox, and Meta (Instagram) have agreed to tougher safety measures for under-16s.
- Snap will block adults from contacting children by default and improve age checks starting this summer.
- Roblox will allow parents to turn off direct chat for children under 16.
- Meta will hide teens’ Instagram friend lists and use AI to detect sexual conversations in private messages.
- A survey found that 84% of children aged 8 to 12 use social media platforms meant for 13 and older.
- Experts say stronger rules and better age verification methods may be needed to keep children safe online.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.