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Study Reveals 80% of Sexual Searches on X Unsafe for Teens

4/16/2026

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Researchers from Centre of Countering Digital Hate found 13-year-olds access explicit content on X, violating Online Safety Act.
They tested X and found 80% of sexual-term searches returned explicit results.
Teen accounts could easily join adult communities and receive unsolicited messages on X.
The UK government warns tech firms to ensure child safety online and enforces non-compliant platforms.
Ofcom has launched over 100 investigations and issued fines exceeding £3 million.

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Story summary

Researchers from Centre of Countering Digital Hate found 13-year-olds access explicit content on X, violating Online Safety Act.
They tested X and found 80% of sexual-term searches returned explicit results.
Teen accounts could easily join adult communities and receive unsolicited messages on X.
The UK government warns tech firms to ensure child safety online and enforces non-compliant platforms.
Ofcom has launched over 100 investigations and issued fines exceeding £3 million.