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Teens Still Face Harmful Content on Social Media Platforms

11/14/2025

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The BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) investigated that teens remain exposed to harmful social media content despite the Online Safety Act.
The study used fictional profiles on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram.
Instagram showed improvements in content safety.
TikTok still shows posts about bullying and suicide to young users.
YouTube displayed violent content to some profiles and experts say improvements will take time and require Ofcom (Office of Communications) enforcement.

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Story summary

The BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) investigated that teens remain exposed to harmful social media content despite the Online Safety Act.
The study used fictional profiles on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram.
Instagram showed improvements in content safety.
TikTok still shows posts about bullying and suicide to young users.
YouTube displayed violent content to some profiles and experts say improvements will take time and require Ofcom (Office of Communications) enforcement.