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MPs Demand Tougher Regulations on Social Media Misinformation

7/12/2025

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A UK parliamentary report slams the Online Safety Act for neglecting the misinformation that sparked the Southport riots in summer 2024. MPs demand accountability from social media companies for their role in spreading harmful content via algorithms, urging for tougher regulations to safeguard users and avert future outbreaks of violence.

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A UK parliamentary report slams the Online Safety Act for neglecting the misinformation that sparked the Southport riots in summer 2024. MPs demand accountability from social media companies for their role in spreading harmful content via algorithms, urging for tougher regulations to safeguard users and avert future outbreaks of violence.