No 10 backs ‘tough action’ if social media fail to remove dangerous driving posts after A66 crash
MeridStreet AI summaryThe British government has expressed strong support for taking action against social media platforms that fail to remove videos showing reckless driving. This stance comes after a fatal car crash on the A66 near Middlesbrough, where seven people lost their lives. The government views these videos as utterly disgraceful and believes that social media companies are legally required to take them down.
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Why it matters
The UK government is taking steps to regulate social media platforms. This move is in response to the spread of dangerous content online, which has been linked to real-life incidents.
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- Tech regulators
Under pressure
- Social media platforms
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