"It's a huge organisation that has got unbelievable power to influence millions of people. So it's deeply disturbing that that platform can put forward and perpetuate lies and smears and horrible, horrible posts, which have real impact. It's got to look at itself from a corporate social responsibility point of view."
"Under the Online Safety Act, tech firms must assess the risk of people in the UK encountering illegal content on their platforms, take appropriate steps to reduce the risk of UK users encountering it, and take it down quickly when they become aware of it. Those companies that do not comply can expect to face enforcement action."
X is under investigation for enabling the spread of false information about the Hillsborough disaster through its Grok AI system. Liverpool West Derby MP Ian Byrne, a survivor of the tragedy where 97 supporters died, expressed concern that the platform perpetuates lies and harmful posts on an industrial scale. He criticized X's corporate social responsibility, noting the organization's significant power to influence millions. UK regulator Ofcom emphasized that tech companies must assess risks of illegal content, take steps to reduce user exposure, and remove such content promptly. Non-compliance can result in enforcement action under the Online Safety Act.
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