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Platforms face UK lawmakers’ calls for algorithm transparency under online safety law

( March 27, 2026, 11:34 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Social media platforms should be required to make their algorithms transparent to the public under changes to the Online Safety Act, a group of UK lawmakers urged in a report Friday. The UK Parliament’s Foreign Committee said it was “dissatisfied” with actions taken by companies such as TikTok, X, Meta and Google to combat attempts of foreign interference. It called on the government to amend the act to require social media companies to safeguard users against manipulation in its conclusion of an inquiry into disinformation. Statement follows. Report attached....

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