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X to block UK access to accounts linked to terrorist groups in Ofcom agreement
Media regulator announces commitments by Elon Musk’s platform to crack down on terrorist and hate content Elon Musk’s X platform has promised to block UK access to accounts linked to banned terrorist groups under an agreement with the communications regulator to crack down on terrorist and hate content. X will also review suspected illegal terrorist and hate content within 48 hours and seek expert advice on how to handle user reports of such content. Continue reading...
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According to The Guardian’s source item, X to block UK access to accounts linked to terrorist groups in Ofcom agreement, Media regulator announces commitments by Elon Musk’s platform to crack down on terrorist and hate content Elon Musk’s X platform has promised to block UK access to accounts linked to banned terrorist groups under an agreement with the communications regulator to crack down on terrorist and hate content. X will also review suspected illegal terrorist and hate content within 48 hours and seek expert advice on how to handle user reports of such content. Continue reading…
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- X to block UK access to accounts linked to terrorist groups in Ofcom agreementThe Guardian - 2026-05-15T12:32:10+00:00
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