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The hidden dangers lurking on YouTube Kids

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Parents are being warned that YouTube Kids is not the safe digital babysitter many believe it is.

Experts say disturbing, violent and even sexualised content is slipping past filters often disguised as popular children’s cartoons - and it’s happening fast.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look…
17 Feb English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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