New research has revealed a dark side to TikTok’s algorithm, with vulnerable teen girls as young as 13 being pushed content about dangerous diets and self-harm within minutes of setting up an account. Plus, the Culture Secretary has written a letter to parents to make further assurance that the Online Safety Bill will protect youngsters and parents have been warned about the risks of VR headsets ahead of Christmas.
We will be taking a break from compiling this newsletter for two weeks. Hope you have a fantastic Christmas. We’ll be back in January with more on the latest online safety news.