TikTok and YouTube held out... Platforms responded differently to UK child protection demands

Ofcom, under the UK Online Safety Act, pressed major social platforms to strengthen child-protection measures.

Meta, Snap and Roblox responded with plans for stronger age checks and blocking tools.

TikTok and YouTube said they are already safe and offered little change.

The split response highlights growing UK pressure to reduce children’s online exposure and may fuel debate over banning social media for under-16s.