By Patricia Figueiredo ( July 10, 2026, 17:29 GMT | Insight) -- YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, X and other platforms listed on the top tier of a new UK online safety register would need to give users a chance to filter out harmful but legal content on their feeds under plans published Friday by regulator Ofcom. The plans, which are under consultation until Oct. 2, also include extra duties covering news and political content, including expedited complaints for journalistic content and safeguards for freedom of expression.YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, X and other platforms listed on the top tier of a new UK online safety register would need to give users a chance to filter out harmful but legal content on their feeds under plans published Friday by sector regulator Ofcom....
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