YouTube on Thursday said it tweaked its recommendation system in the United States to prevent teens from bingeing on videos idealizing certain body types.
The move comes about a week after dozens of US states accused Facebook and Instagram owner Meta of profiting "from children's pain," damaging their mental health and misleading people about the safety of its platforms.
YouTube's video recommendation engine has been targeted over time by critics who contend it can lead young viewers to dark or disturbing content.
Google-run YouTube has responded by ramping up safety measures and parental controls on the globally popular platform.
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