UK plans for online platforms to boost traditional media criticized by US
( September 8, 2026, 08:41 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: UK plans to increase the prominence of traditional media content on online platforms such as YouTube have been criticized by the US administration, in a submission recently published by the US embassy in London. Reacting to a UK consultation, the US raised freedom-of-expression concerns, and urged the UK to “avoid undue burdens on American companies and unwarranted intrusion into platform design decisions.”Statement follows....
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