Fresh Investigation Renews Fears Over Children's Exposure to Adult Content Online

A major investigation published by The Times has reignited concerns about the ease with which children can encounter sexually suggestive content online, prompting renewed calls for tougher regulation of social media platforms and stronger protections for young users.

The findings, which have also attracted wider media attention and public debate, focus on the way videos promoting adult content creators can circulate across mainstream social media platforms including TikTok, Instagram and YouTube.