Child Safety

UK regulator Ofcom has reported that TikTok and YouTube are not safe enough for child users, calling for stronger content moderation and protective measures. The report notes that while both platforms have taken some protective steps, significant gaps remain in preventing children from accessing harmful content. Ofcom is requiring platforms to invest more resources in minor protection and consider implementing stricter age verification mechanisms. Source: BBC

Communities across Australia hold candlelight vigils to mourn Kumanjayi Little Baby, a 5-year-old girl found dead after going missing from an Aboriginal town camp in Alice Springs

Roblox shares plummeted 18% after earnings, as the company’s child safety measures significantly impacted bookings, raising investor concerns about growth prospects.

The UK’s Office for Product Safety and Standards has issued an urgent recall for two Crayola children’s craft kits after sand in the products was found to potentially contain asbestos, the latest in a worrying string of similar recalls this year.

The European Union has formally charged Meta under the Digital Services Act for failing to effectively prevent children under 13 from using Facebook and Instagram, with potential fines of up to 7% of global revenue.