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X and Meta profited from Southport riot misinformation, say MPs
- Social media companies like X and Meta allegedly profited from misinformation surrounding last summer's riots following the Southport murders, according to a report by a cross-party group of MPs.
- The report notes that a false name appeared 420,000 times online, with a total potential reach of 1.7 billion people.
- Dame Chi Onwurah criticized the Online Safety Act, stating it is inadequate and urging the government to enhance regulations on social media companies to combat misinformation.
- The Government acknowledges that there are laws to address the spread of harmful disinformation online and states they will not tolerate online activity that leads to real-world harm.
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Portsmouth expert helps shape UK Government report with critical evidence on social media’s role in Southport riots
A University of Portsmouth researcher has contributed vital evidence to a UK Government report underscoring the need to address the spread of online misinformation monetised by advertising.
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