Big tech is finally taking child safety seriously, but TikTok and YouTube are lagging behind

UK regulator Ofcom won new child-safety commitments from Snapchat, Instagram, and Roblox, including tighter contact controls and age checks.

TikTok and YouTube did not agree to major safety changes, despite concerns that harmful content still reaches many children’s feeds.

The move increases pressure on major platforms to better protect minors from strangers, grooming, and unsafe recommendations.

It also adds momentum for stronger enforcement and tougher rules where age verification can still be easily bypassed.