UK government plans to force social media platforms to promote British news outlets
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Felix Armstrong
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The UK government is preparing to consult on new rules that would force social media platforms like YouTube and Meta to give greater prominence to British news providers such as the BBC, ITV, and Channel 4. The move is intended to counter misinformation and represents the government's latest effort to regulate US-owned big tech companies.
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· 3 pulledThe government is preparing to force social media platforms to boost the presence of British news providers to counter misinformation, in a move likely to ruffle the feathers of big tech firms.
Ministers are preparing to consult on rules which would require platforms like YouTube and Meta to make UK news sites like the BBC, ITV and Channel 4 more prominent, City AM understands.
The move would be the government's latest attempt to crack down on US-owned social media
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