UK Attorney General Directs Department to Cease Using X Amid Disinformation Worries
Exclusive: Richard Hermer’s office understood to be first in government to restrict use after recent riots The attorney general has told his office to no longer post on X, making it the first UK government department to stop using the Elon Musk-owned platform amid increasing worries about its use to incite violence and racism. Richard Hermer’s office last posted on X on Friday, and it is understood that officials have been told to no longer use the site, unless for the specif
The office of the UK Attorney General has instructed its staff to stop using the social media platform X, formerly Twitter. This decision makes it the first UK government department to restrict its use of the platform owned by Elon Musk. The move comes amid growing concerns about X's role in spreading disinformation and inciting violence and racism, particularly following recent riots. Officials have been told to refrain from posting on X unless it is specifically to combat misinformation. This marks a significant step in government departments reassessing their reliance on the platform due to content moderation and platform integrity issues. The office's last post on X was on Friday.
This decision reflects increasing governmental concern over the spread of disinformation on social media platforms and its potential real-world impact.
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