Ofcom: TikTok, YouTube Lag on UK Child Safety

The UK regulator Ofcom has issued a report warning that TikTok and YouTube are 'not safe enough' for children, citing their lag behind competitors in implementing child safety measures.

20 May, 23:10 — 21 May, 07:54

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Why this matters

This story matters because it highlights ongoing concerns about online child safety and the effectiveness of measures implemented by major social media platforms. Regulatory scrutiny can lead to stricter enforcement and potentially influence how these platforms design their services for younger users globally.

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What sources agree on

The UK regulator Ofcom stated that TikTok and YouTube are lagging in child safety.
Rival platforms are reportedly acting more effectively on child safety.
The regulator's findings pertain to child safety in Britain.

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TikTok and YouTube are lagging in British child safety.

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Rival platforms are acting on child safety.

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Sources

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ReutersVery High6d ago

TikTok, YouTube lag on UK child safety as rivals act, regulator says - Reuters

TikTok, YouTube lag on UK child safety as rivals act, regulator says Reuters

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BBCHigh6d ago

TikTok and YouTube 'not safe enough' for kids, says Ofcom

YouTube said it worked with experts to provide appropriate experiences. TikTok said it was disappointed Ofcom had not acknowledged its safety features.

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The IndependentMostly Factual6d ago

Ofcom warns TikTok and YouTube ‘still not safe enough’ for children in new report

The regulator vowed to ‘force through’ more changes and accused some big tech firms of ‘failing’ to take steps to protect children

By Aine Fox

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straits-timesMostly Factual6d ago

TikTok, YouTube lag on British child safety as rivals act, regulator says - The Straits Times

TikTok, YouTube lag on British child safety as rivals act, regulator says The Straits Times

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual6d ago

TikTok, YouTube lag on UK child safety as rivals act, regulator says

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RapplerMostly Factual6d ago

TikTok, YouTube lag on UK child safety as rivals act, regulator says

Media regulator Ofcom says neither TIkTok nor YouTube had made significant new commitments to make recommendation feeds safer, despite evidence these feeds are the main route through which children encounter harm

By Reuters

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myjoyonlineMixed6d ago