UK regulator Ofcom warns social media giants are failing children. Design systems, particularly recommendation feeds, are pushing harmful content to young users. Platforms like TikTok and YouTube are cited for weak age checks and insufficient safety measures, leading to increased exposure for underage individuals. Ofcom demands concrete improvements or faces enforcement action.Ofcom, the UK’s communications and online-safety regulator, has warned kids using these popular social media platforms
UK regulator Ofcom warns social media giants are failing children. Design systems, particularly recommendation feeds, are pushing harmful content to young users. Platforms like TikTok and YouTube are cited for weak age checks and insufficient safety measures, leading to increased exposure for underage individuals. Ofcom demands concrete improvements or faces enforcement action.
