Science Secretary Peter Kyle emphasized that social media platforms must adhere to UK laws, stating, "If you come and operate in this country you abide by the law. That law says illegal content must be taken down." His comments reflect a growing concern over the implications of shifts in content moderation policies by major tech companies like Meta.
Ian Russell, father of Molly Russell, stressed the urgency for stricter internet safety measures. He declared that current trends present a regression in safety protocols, highlighting that Zuckerberg and Musk are shifting towards a 'laissez-faire' model and risking the safety of users, particularly the vulnerable.
A Meta spokesperson aimed to reassure users by claiming there was 'no change to how we treat content that encourages suicide, self-injury, and eating disorders,' noting their commitment to using automated systems to identify and manage high-severity content, despite criticisms of their moderation practices.
Kyle identified the UK's current online safety laws as 'very uneven' and 'unsatisfactory.' He referenced the Online Safety Act of 2023, which initially intended to regulate more effectively against legal but harmful content, recognizing gaps that allow potentially dangerous material to persist online.
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