Sunday, 3 August, 2025
X Warns UK Online Safety Act Threatens Free Speech Through “Heavy‑Handed” Enforcement
Elon Musk’s platform X has sharply criticized the UK’s recently implemented Online Safety Act, saying its broad enforcement powers and Ofcom’s aggressive stance risk censoring lawful content. Despite platforms complying—including adding age verification—X warns the law encourages over-censorship and lacks proportionality. Critics point to user backlash and hundreds of thousands signing petitions.
Read full story at Economic Times