UK regulator Ofcom has released a report criticizing TikTok and YouTube, stating their content feeds lack sufficient safety protections for children. According to BBC News, the assessment follows Ofcom's broader push for enhanced children's online safety measures. The regulator noted that Meta, Snap, and Roblox have each committed to implementing stronger anti-grooming safeguards in response to its findings. Ofcom expressed particular concern about inadequate enforcement of minimum age requirements across platforms and plans to share these concerns with the government as its consultation on potentially banning social media for under-16s approaches conclusion. YouTube responded by emphasizing its collaboration with child safety experts to deliver age-appropriate experiences. TikTok disputed the assessment, calling it disappointing and arguing that Ofcom overlooked its existing safety features. The report represents part of Ofcom's ongoing evaluation of platform safety standards. What's next: The government's consultation on restricting social media access for minors is nearing completion.
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