UK watchdogs press Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube to block children

UK regulators are pressing social media firms including Meta, TikTok, Snap, and YouTube to toughen age checks and block children under 13, citing concerns that these platforms are not prioritizing children's safety.

12 Mar, 00:01 — 12 Mar, 00:06

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UK watchdogs are pressing social media companies to block children under 13 from their platforms
The concern is related to children's safety on these platforms

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UK regulators are pressing Meta, TikTok, Snap, and YouTube to block children

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Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, and Roblox are among the platforms targeted

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Regulators believe platforms are not prioritizing children's safety

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Roblox is included in the list of platforms targeted by regulators

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The push for stricter age verification reflects growing concerns about the impact of social media on children's mental health and safety. Implementing these measures could significantly alter how platforms operate and how children access online content.

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BBCHigh1h ago

Social media firms asked to toughen up age checks for under-13s

Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube and Roblox are among the platforms UK regulators say aren't putting children's safety at the heart of their products.

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