YouTube continues to suggest eating disorder videos to teens despite updated policies, as CCDH research reveals harmful content targeting a simulated 13-year-old user.
The research was conducted on a simulated account
Jul 14, 2026
04:02 pm
What's the storyA recent study by the Centre for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) has revealed that YouTube continues to recommend videos related to eating disorders to its teenage users.
The research was conducted on a simulated account of a 13-year-old girl who was exposed to unsafe diet and body image content for the first time.
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