This week, the UK’s media regulator, Ofcom, set out new rules for social media companies – aimed at protecting children from harmful content online. More than 40 measures have been set out – including making firms change their algorithms and perform more rigorous age checks. Around the world, governments are considering – or have already passed – similar legislation. Analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at what other countries are doing to try and protect children online.
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