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What to do if you think your child is being radicalised

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The spread of misinformation and dangerous content across social media has become a major concern across the world, and children are particularly vulnerable to being influenced online.

In an effort to protect children more online, a number of countries are considering, or have already implemented, laws and regulations to hold social media platforms accountable for hosting content that could be potentially harmful.

In the UK, the Online Safety Act 2023 requires platforms to prevent children from accessing "harmful and age-inappropriate content", as well as provide parents and children with "clear and accessible ways to report problems online".