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UK children’s use of online platforms outpaces their risk awareness, study finds

( March 20, 2026, 13:11 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Children in the UK widely use multiple digital devices, social media and video platforms — often under parental supervision and subject to family rules — but they display mixed understanding of risks such as algorithms and misinformation, an Ofcom-sponsored research published on Friday has found. The report seeks to provide the regulator with evidence to assess whether tech platforms’ safety features align with how children actually behave online.Statement follows. Report attached....

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