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TikTok and YouTube 'not safe enough' for kids, says regulator
UK regulator Ofcom criticized TikTok and YouTube for failing to ensure their content feeds are safe for children, while Meta, Snap, and Roblox agreed to implement stronger anti-grooming measures. The report coincides with a UK government consultation on potentially banning social media access for users under 16.
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