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The Guardian
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Minister tells social media firms to take down dangerous driving content in wake of fatal A66 crash in Middlesborough – UK politics live

theguardian.comMinister tells social media firms to take down dangerous driving content in wake of fatal A66 crash in Middlesborough – UK politics liveDefence minister says police ‘need time’ but ‘in the meantime’ the government has told platforms to take down content glorifying dangerous driving The prime minister will use the trip to Kyiv to announce that the UK government will allow the European defence company MBDA to declassify information about UK-made components of the Anglo-French Storm Shadow/Scalp missiles to help Ukraine build its own version. While the announcement will probably take years to have an impact on the war, it is likely to escalate tensions with Moscow at an already fraught moment in UK-Russian relations. Continue reading...

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2k115.bsky.social
@2k115.bsky.social

After the fatal A66 crash, the UK government is demanding social media platforms remove dangerous driving videos. Algorithmic engagement shouldn't profit off illegal acts. Tech firms must face real accountability and duty of care, not just reactive takedowns. #UKpol #OnlineSafety

David Thompson
@djt1million.bsky.social

Another reminder, if one were really needed, that social media platforms need to be regulated just like any other broadcaster, publisher or advertising firm already is. Maybe enforce regulations better too - I'm thinking of GB News & its barely legal output that just gets whitewashed by Ofcom.