UK regulator Ofcom announced that Meta, Snap, and Roblox agreed to implement stronger anti-grooming measures for children. These commitments align with the ongoing enforcement of the UK’s Online Safety Act.
Snap will block adult strangers from contacting children by default. Meta is introducing new AI tools and controls to detect suspicious conversations. Roblox will allow parents to disable direct messaging for users under 16.
Ofcom stated that TikTok and Alphabet’s YouTube failed to commit to significant changes for their recommendation feeds. The regulator identified these personalized feeds as the primary source of harmful content for children.