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UK Social Media Giants Face Fines Over Free Speech

8/10/2025

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UK social media giants could face hefty fines for stifling free speech under the Online Safety Act. Ministers insist platforms like Facebook and TikTok must uphold lawful opinions. Critics fear the Act jeopardizes free expression, while Big Tech resists age verification measures, citing privacy worries over access to legal content.

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UK social media giants could face hefty fines for stifling free speech under the Online Safety Act. Ministers insist platforms like Facebook and TikTok must uphold lawful opinions. Critics fear the Act jeopardizes free expression, while Big Tech resists age verification measures, citing privacy worries over access to legal content.