Major social media companies are pushing back against new UK and EU online safety regulations, with leading figures like Zuckerberg and Musk criticising the measures as hindrances to free speech and pledging to ease restrictions despite concerns over potential online risks.
Meta has decided to scale back its fact-checking operations, as Mark Zuckerberg seeks to improve relations with Trump, concluding US third-party monitoring and refocusing on ‘free expression’ values.
Labour has faced criticism for a controversial TikTok video promoting a song that includes themes seen as inappropriate and harmful, leading to an apology from the party.
European leaders, including Starmer and Macron, have criticised Elon Musk for allegedly attempting to influence elections through social media, expressing concerns about interference in democratic processes.