The Social Media Safety Catch 22 The recent announcement from Ofcom, the British online safety regulator, that X has agreed to crack down on hate and terror content in the UK raises pressing questions about its effectiveness.
The proposed measures include withholding access to reported terrorist accounts and assessing 85% of reported hate speech within 48 hours.
While these steps are undoubtedly a step in the right direction, it's unclear whether they can stem the tide of toxic online discourse. The UK's experience with social media regulation is not new.