US and UK Form Joint Task Force to Enhance Child Online Safety

The partnership aims to address online risks by promoting transparency and developing protective measures for children on digital platforms.

The US and UK have announced a joint working group to improve online safety for children, marking the first trans-Atlantic initiative of its kind.
This collaboration will focus on sharing evidence and expertise to understand the impact of social media and new technologies like AI on young people.
Both countries urge tech platforms to implement stronger protections and go 'further and faster' in safeguarding children’s privacy, safety, and mental health.
The UK's Online Safety Act and proposed US legislation aim to enforce age-appropriate safeguards and limit harmful content exposure to minors.
Critics argue that immediate action is needed, with calls for schools to ban smartphones to protect children's wellbeing during the school day.