UK Considers Online Safety Act Amid Musk Controversy

The UK government is considering amendments to the Online Safety Act in light of recent riots fueled by misinformation on social media, with a majority of the public supporting stronger regulation of tech companies. Elon Musk, owner of X (formerly Twitter), has been criticized for sharing a fake news headline about 'detainment camps' for rioters, which he later deleted but not before it was viewed by nearly two million users. Musk's posts about the riots, which included claims of an inevitable civil war, have drawn condemnation from British leaders, including Prime Minister Keir Starmer. British MPs are pressing Musk to address the role of his platform in spreading incendiary content that incites violence. The UK Prime Minister's spokesman criticized Musk's comments, highlighting that they do not reflect the broader British community. Despite the backlash, Musk has continued to post critical commentary regarding the UK government's handling of the unrest.