Study Finds YouTube Still Pushing Eating Disorder Videos to Teens
New research shows harmful content continues to reach young users despite rules meant to protect them
YouTube continues to recommend eating disorder-related videos to teenage users despite new rules intended to shield young people from harmful content, according to research cited by the BBC.
The study found the platform's recommendation systems are still surfacing the videos to teens in the UK, even after regulations meant to strengthen protections for younger users took effect, the BBC reported.
The findings raise questions about how effectively video platforms are enforcing safeguards for one of their most vulnerable audiences, amid mounting global concern over social media's role in youth mental health, including eating disorders.
— Compiled from reporting by the BBC.