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UK Gov't Restricts X Use

1 source · first reported 5d ago

The UK attorney general's office has stopped posting on X due to concerns about disinformation and incitement of violence. This decision makes it the first UK government department to restrict use of the platform. Officials have been told to no longer use the site unless for specific purposes.

Why it matters

This move highlights the growing concern about social media's role in spreading disinformation and its potential impact on national security. The restriction on X use may set a precedent for other government departments to follow suit.

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