X to block UK access to accounts linked to terrorist groups in Ofcom agreement
Summary
Elon Musk’s X platform agreed with the UK regulator Ofcom to block access in the UK to accounts linked to banned terrorist groups. X will also review most reported illegal terrorist and hate content within 48 hours and get expert advice on handling such reports.Key Facts
- X promised to block UK access to accounts connected to terrorist groups banned by the UK government.
- The platform will review at least 85% of illegal terrorist and hate content reported through its tools within 48 hours.
- Ofcom, the UK communications regulator, made this agreement to improve how social media handles terrorist and hate content.
- Ofcom will monitor X closely to ensure it follows through on these promises.
- The agreement comes amid concerns over online hate and terrorist content, especially after hate crimes against the UK’s Jewish community.
- Ofcom is also investigating X for showing manipulated images created with Musk’s Grok AI tool.
- Some experts praised the agreement as a positive step but said X still has problems addressing racism.
- X has faced criticism for its content moderation since Elon Musk bought the platform in 2022.
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