( May 20, 2026, 23:01 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Meta, Snap and Roblox have committed to stronger anti-grooming measures in response to demands by UK online safety regulator Ofcom, while TikTok and YouTube have failed to address concerns and face increased supervision, the watchdog said on Thursday. In a statement, Ofcom said it could use new Online Safety Act inspection powers to audit platforms’ algorithms, moderation systems and age checks in real time and urged the UK government to strengthen legislation requiring platforms to enforce minimum-age rules.Statement follows....
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