The Slow Pace of Social Media Regulation The recent pledge by social media platform X to review reports of suspected hate and terrorist content in the UK within 24 hours on average may seem like a significant step forward, but it's only one part of a broader pattern.
For years, social media companies have been under pressure from regulators to take more responsibility for the content hosted on their platforms. Despite numerous commitments and promises, progress has been slow.
The term "online harm" is often used to describe unwanted or illicit behavior on social media, but its meaning is unclear. Does it encompass hate speech, terrorist propaganda, or child exploitation?