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Accurate information 'under greater threat than ever' from misinformation


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Published in Politics and Government on Monday, May 12th 2025 at 12:00 GMT by   Print publication without navigation

  • Fact-checking charity Full Fact has urged the Government and Ofcom to do more to combat misleading material online.

The UK government is set to introduce a new online safety bill that will hold tech executives, including figures like Mark Zuckerberg, criminally liable if they fail to protect children from harmful content on their platforms. This legislative move, supported by Ofcom, aims to enforce stricter regulations on social media companies to ensure they prioritize user safety. The bill has sparked debate, with critics like US Senator JD Vance arguing that it could lead to over-censorship and impact free speech. The government, however, insists that the measures are necessary to combat the rising tide of online harms and to hold tech giants accountable for the content they host.

Read the Full London Evening Standard Article at:
[ https://www.standard.co.uk/news/tech/uk-government-mark-zuckerberg-ofcom-jd-vance-government-b1227311.html ]

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