Ofcom is set to make search engines do more to protect users against self-harm content. A study it commissioned found that self-harm glorification was easily accessible from search results.
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TikTok and Instagram are now showing resources that redirect people to tips and advice developed in collaboration with the National Eating Disorders Association to address eating disorders.
The UK government is looking to introduce new laws that will apply to social media platforms. The laws will seek to crackdown on terrorist and child sexual abuse material as well as misinformation.
