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UK considers prioritising trusted news on social media
Britain is weighing new regulations that could require social media platforms to prioritise trusted news sources in users’ feeds, as policymakers seek new ways to combat the spread of misinformation online.
The proposal has sparked debate over who decides what information is considered trustworthy and how such rules could reshape the digital news landscape.
Supporters argue the move could improve public access to accurate reporting and reduce the influence of false or misleading content, while critics warn it could raise concerns around censorship, platform neutrality and freedom of expression.
The potential changes could have major implications for social media companies, publishers and users alike.
Dr Karen Sutherland from UniSC joins Ticker to discuss who stands to benefit, the risks facing technology firms, how younger audiences may respond, and what the future of social media regulation could look like.
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