X commits to new UK safety measures; Ofcom to monitor improvements
( May 15, 2026, 09:23 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Social media platform X has committed to bringing in new measures to protect users in the UK, and regulator Ofcom will be monitoring the company’s performance against these commitments on a quarterly basis. In a statement on Friday, Ofcom said X would implement expedited timescales for reviewing illegal hate and terror content, would engage with expert organizations on reporting systems, and would act against accounts linked to proscribed terrorist organizations in the UK.Statement follows....
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