UK attorney general's office becomes first government department to stop posting on X over disinformation concerns
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Summary
UK Attorney General Richard Hermer has instructed his office to stop posting on X (formerly Twitter), making it the first UK government department to restrict use of the Elon Musk-owned platform. The decision comes amid growing concerns about the platform's role in inciting violence and racism, particularly following recent riots. Officials have been told to only use the site for the specific purpose of combatting disinformation. This move contrasts with Downing Street's repeated defense of government departments using the platform, despite Musk's calls for the UK government to be overthrown and ongoing criticism of X for promoting harmful content.
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Richard Hermer's office last posted on X on Friday, and it is understood that officials have been told to no longer use the site, unless for the specific purpose of combatting disinformation there.
Downing Street has repeatedly defended the use by departments of a platform whose owner has called for the UK government to be overthrown and which is regularly criticised for promoting...
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