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BBC Analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at what what is being done to prevent children seeing harmful content.

This week, the UK’s media regulator, Ofcom, set out new rules for social media companies - aimed at protecting children from harmful content online. More than 40 measures have been set out – including making firms change their algorithms and perform more rigorous age checks. Analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at what other countries are doing to try and protect children online.

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