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technology6 days ago•5 min saved

Ofcom flags TikTok and YouTube as unsafe for kids, urges tougher safeguards

Ofcom criticizes TikTok and YouTube for not keeping under-16s safe, saying their feeds still expose children to harmful content and calls for stronger protections; Snap, Roblox and Meta have agreed to anti-grooming measures, while the government weighs a possible under-16 ban as 84% of 8–12-year-olds use services with a 13+ minimum age.

via BBC|

#ofcom #online-safety #technology

world2 months ago•3 min saved

Indonesia Expands Age Gate: No Social Media for Those Under 16

Indonesia will ban social media accounts for anyone under 16 on high‑risk platforms—such as YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, Bigo Live and Roblox—with a phased rollout starting March 28 to give platforms time to comply, aiming to shield children from pornography, cyberbullying, online fraud, and addiction, while acknowledging potential initial discomfort and the need for enforcement across major platforms.

via AP News|

#children-safety #digital-regulation #indonesia