🧵 1/ British gov't and Musk's X had 'constructive' talks on misinformation. UK expects social media platforms to keep people safe, says tech minister. #tech
🧵 1/ British gov't and Musk's X had 'constructive' talks on misinformation. UK expects social media platforms to keep people safe, says tech minister. #tech
🧵 2/ Tech minister Peter Kyle hasn't spoken directly to Musk but communicates with local X executives in the UK. Conversations with all major platforms ongoing.
🧵 3/ Despite differences, talks with X have been constructive. World expects social media to mitigate harmful content, says Kyle.
🧵 4/ Following a knife attack in England, misinformation spread online. Musk's comments on the situation were condemned by the UK gov't.
🧵 5/ British lawmaker may summon Musk regarding misinformation. Calls on companies to respect the UK while operating within its economy and society.
🧵 Read more at: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/09/13/britain-had-constructive-talks-with-elon-musks-x-over-disinformation.html