UK Government Plans To Force Social Media Giants To Boost BBC Content To ‘Fight Disinformation’

Social media giants could be forced to boost BBC content - four things to know

The Government is reportedly considering forcing social media giants to push BBC content towards users. The proposals would reportedly require platforms like YouTube, Facebook and TikTok to give greater prominence to the BBC and other public service broadcasters in feeds, search results and algorithms. Here’s what the proposals might do and why the plan is already drawing criticism. Priority to BBC, ITV and Channel 4 Department for Culture, Medi…

UK Government Plans To Force Social Media Giants To Boost BBC Content To 'Fight Disinformation'

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UK Government Prepares New Big Tech Crackdown To Boost ‘Trusted’ Media – 100PercentFedUp.com – by Jack

Reports out of the UK say ministers are preparing rules that could pressure YouTube and Meta to put approved British news providers higher in the feed.

UK Government Prepares New Big Tech Crackdown To Boost ‘Trusted’ Media

The UK government is reportedly getting ready to tell YouTube and Meta which news belongs at the front of the line. That should set off alarms for anyone who still thinks viewers, not officials, should decide what rises in a feed. The Financial Times account places the proposal inside a consultation that could arrive as early as June, with ministers looking at rules to make public-service news more prominent on social media and video platforms. …

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UK Government Plans To Force Social Media Giants To Boost BBC Content To ‘Fight Disinformation’

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