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X commits to UK regulator to reduce hate content

X has pledged to Ofcom, the UK's media regulator, that it will reduce hate and terror content on its platform. The company plans to expedite its review process for reported content, aiming to assess 85% of hate speech within 48 hours. This commitment comes despite a UC Berkeley study indicating a 50% increase in hate speech on the platform after Elon Musk's acquisition. Ofcom will monitor X's performance quarterly and is also investigating Elon Musk's Grok AI for generating harmful imagery. AI

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IMPACT X's commitment to Ofcom may signal a broader trend of social media platforms facing increased regulatory scrutiny over AI-driven content moderation.

RANK_REASON Company commits to regulator action regarding content moderation. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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X commits to UK regulator to reduce hate content

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 · [email protected] (Devindra Hardawar) ·

    X, a bastion for hate, claims it will reduce hate content in the UK

    Ofcom says X has committed to reviewing reported posts more quickly.