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UK considers forcing social media firms to prioritise trusted news
Key takeaways
- The move comes a week after the government announced a ban on under-16s using most social media platforms.
- Data from media regulator Ofcom show social media has become a main source for a majority of UK adults and around three-quarters of younger people aged 16 to 24.
- Boosting the visibility of regulated news providers could help tackle misinformation, particularly during crises, the government said.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize LONDON: The United Kingdom (UK) is considering forcing social media companies to prioritise what the government called trusted news sources as part of its broader push to tighten regulation of the sector.
The culture department said on Monday it was considering requiring platforms such as Meta’s Facebook, Alphabet-owned GOOGL.O, You Tube and Tik Tok to make content from public service media — including the BBC, ITV and Channel 4 — and other trusted news providers easier to find in users’ feeds and searches.
The move comes a week after the government announced a ban on under-16s using most social media platforms.
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