Labour chair Chi Onwurah emphasized the need to cross-examine Musk, stating, "I would certainly like the opportunity to cross-examine him to see how he reconciles his promotion of freedom of expression with his promotion of pure disinformation." This interrogation aims to explore the connection between social media algorithms and the dissemination of harmful content.
The inquiry is focusing on the negative impacts of generative AI, particularly regarding fake images that spread Islamophobic sentiments, which may have contributed to the riots last summer.
The UK government is investigating how big tech business models can lead to the promotion of misleading and harmful information, signaling increased scrutiny on platforms like X and Meta.
As the UK prepares new regulations for online safety, these measures may compel social media companies to take stronger actions against illegal content, reflecting a shift in accountability for harmful materials.
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