UK considers forcing social media firms to prioritise trusted news
The UK government is considering new regulations that would require social media companies to prioritize trusted news sources from publishers that adhere to high editorial standards. The proposal aims to combat disinformation by giving greater prominence to reliable journalism on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok.
Background
- The UK government is reportedly considering new rules that would require social media platforms (like Facebook, X/Twitter, TikTok, YouTube) to give priority placement to content from "trusted news sources" — likely meaning established, regulated news publishers — in their algorithms and feeds.