Ofcom's new guidelines require social media platforms to proactively address risks associated with harmful content, with compliance expected within three months under the UK's Online Safety Act.
Jon Higham of Ofcom emphasized that no major platform fully complies with the recommended safety measures, highlighting the need for significant improvements in online safety.
Technology Secretary Peter Kyle termed the codes of practice as the most significant shift in online safety policy, stressing accountability for tech firms to eliminate illegal content.
The Online Safety Act mandates that platforms tackle 130 types of illegal content, including child sexual abuse and terrorism, showing a substantial regulatory shift.
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