UK Online Safety Act 'not up to scratch' on misinformation, warn MPs
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A UK parliamentary committee report concludes the Online Safety Act does not adequately address the algorithmic amplification of misinformation, highlighting how false claims surged after the Southport stabbings and contributed to unrest in 2024. The committee urges the government to adopt principles that balance free expression with accountability, hold platforms responsible for recommendation-driven spread of misleading content, and clarify Ofcom’s role and the Act’s coverage of misinformation.
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