"TikTok and YouTube recommendation features are not safe for children," UK regulator says

Ofcom has pressed major platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Roblox, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube, to strengthen child-safety protections under the U.K. Online Safety Act.

Meta, Snap and Roblox outlined additional safeguards, but TikTok and YouTube did not show enough changes to make children’s recommendation feeds safer.

A review found many children are still exposed to harmful content and risky contact online, underscoring ongoing concerns about platform design and age controls.

Ofcom said it will keep monitoring implementation and could take enforcement action if companies fail to deliver the required protections.