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Social Media Giants Face Calls to Protect Children Amid UK’s Rejection of Under-16 Ban
U.K. regulators, Ofcom and the ICO, are increasing pressure on social media platforms to enhance child protection measures. Following lawmakers’ rejection of a broad under-16 ban, regulators have formally written to major platforms, urging them to implement stricter age verification and combat online grooming. This move aligns with a global trend of governments seeking to regulate online child safety, with Australia having already enacted a ban for users under 16.
