X and Meta profited from Southport riot misinformation, say MPs

Digital advertising industry “helped incentivise” false and harmful content after Southport attack - Prolific North

The Online Safety Act cannot keep the public safe as it wasn’t designed to tackle misinformation, that’s according to the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee (SITC).

Tech giants may have profited from hate during summer riots

A scathing report warns Britain is at risk of a repeat of the riots which horrified the nation last year

X and Meta profited from Southport riot misinformation, say MPs

Business models of social media companies ‘incentivise spread’ of dangerous content

'Dark side' of social media exposed as MPs warn of repeat of Southport riots

MPs warn the UK's online safety laws would not have 'made a difference' to the rapid spread of hate and misinformation that triggered the Southport riots last summer

Portsmouth expert helps shape UK Government report with critical evidence on social media’s role in Southport riots

A University of Portsmouth researcher has contributed vital evidence to a UK Government report underscoring the need to address the spread of online misinformation monetised by advertising.