Social media platforms including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and TikTok are under growing pressure in the UK to safeguard young users from online harm.
In April, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) published its final children's codes, part of the Online Safety Act. These regulations are aimed at holding companies like Meta and ByteDance accountable for reducing harmful content and addictive behaviours such as doomscrolling. Tech giants have been warned they could face severe penalties or even be banned from operating in the UK if they fail to comply.
