Category: Energy Policy

British MPs have issued a stark warning that failure to address online misinformation could lead to repeated civil disturbances. The science and technology committee claims current regulations don’t adequately cover AI-generated content and problematic advertising models.

Government Complacency on Digital Harms Risks Public Safety

According to reports from the parliamentary science and technology select committee, the UK faces imminent risk of repeated civil disturbances unless the government takes stronger action against online misinformation. Committee chair Chi Onwurah has accused ministers of complacency regarding the threat posed by social media platforms and their algorithmic amplification of harmful content.