KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 — Social media executives must not continue reaping enormous profits while the United Kingdom suffers from widespread rioting, its MPs declared last...
UK MPs call for social media platforms to match newspaper and TV standards after disinformation fuels worst riots in 13 yearsKUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 — Social media executives must not continue reaping enormous profits while the United Kingdom suffers from widespread rioting, its MPs declared last night., they said platforms like X, TikTok, and Facebook should adhere to the same legal standards as newspapers and television stations.
In recent days, UK politicians have criticised the inaction of tech leaders, including Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg, for failing to ban accounts that incite violence from far-right extremists and radical Islamists.The spread of false information on social media has sparked violence following the murders of three girls in Southport last week.
He said, “Tech bosses can’t expect to wield power far exceeding that of any newspaper editor without bearing any responsibilities.”, “Social media bosses need to step up and address the vile messages stoking division and encouraging violence in recent days. Former Labour frontbencher Fabian Hamilton added, “Social media companies must be held accountable for the hate, division, and far-right militancy that has been incited within our communities.
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