TikTok and YouTube 'Not Safe Enough' for Kids, Says Ofcom The UK's communications regulator, Ofcom, has released a report criticizing social media giants like TikTok and YouTube for failing to protect children from online harms.
The findings are stark: despite being aware of the risks, these companies continue to expose young users to potentially damaging content. At the heart of the problem is a lack of effective age verification measures.
According to Ofcom's report, 84% of children aged eight to 12 use at least one major social media platform with a minimum age limit of 13.