Published 12 days ago

Social media firms told algorithms must not recommend harmful content to children

Ofcom's draft code of conduct aims to improve child safety online by implementing age checks, complaints procedures, and regulating harmful content recommended by algorithms, with a possible 10% fine for non-compliance.
The UK Internet regulator, Ofcom, is urging tech companies like Instagram and YouTube to enhance child safety by implementing better age checks, content filtering, and assessing harmful topics to reduce access for under-18s.
The Children’s Safety Code could lead to a significant change in how internet companies approach online safety, potentially forcing them to adopt new measures.

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BBC News

Social algorithms must change to protect children

Big tech companies will have to make changes to their algorithms to comply with new online safety laws.

12 days ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Tech firms must ‘tame’ algorithms under Ofcom child safety rules

Regulator calls on social media firms to use robust age checks to keep harmful content away from children

12 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Ofcom calls on social media firms to crack down on nude sharing online

Social media firms need to stop harmful content being pushed to children by ‘aggressive’ algorithms, internet watchdog says

12 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Mirror

Tech giants must stop harmful algorithms bombarding kids or face being blocked

Media regulator Ofcom has published its draft Children’s Safety Codes of Practice, setting out measures tech giants must implement to meet legal duties under the Online Safety Act

12 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Telegraph

Children must show ID to use social media

Under-13s will be kicked off platforms as Ofcom unveils bolstered age checks

12 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Shropshire Star

Tech firms must ‘tame aggressive algorithms’ under Ofcom online safety rules

Social media platforms must take action to stop their algorithms recommending harmful content to children, and put robust age-checking measures in place to protect them, Ofcom has said.

12 days ago·Ketley, United Kingdom

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