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    Ofcom tells tech companies to hide toxic online content from children

    by William Mata May 09, 2024 2 minutes
    Source: PA Wire

    Ofcom has warned that it will ban social media sites for under-18s that fail to comply with new online safety rules.

    Under proposals undergoing a consultation, the regulator has called for “robust” age-checking measures to protect children from being recommended harmful content by an algorithm. 

    Ofcom’s remit and listen to complaints about content. The latest Online Safety Act has pledged to name and shame failing platforms. 

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