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Tech giants promise British regulator they will tweak platforms to protect kids online
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Following pressure from the UK’s Ofcom regulator, several major tech companies – including Roblox, Snapchat, Instagram (Meta), and TikTok – have pledged to implement changes to their platforms to better protect children from harmful content and grooming. These commitments primarily focus on restricting adult-child contact, adjusting algorithms, and utilizing AI to detect and report potentially exploitative conversations. Ofcom has warned it will closely monitor the implementation of these changes and potentially take further action if progress is insufficient.
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