X commits to faster removal of hate content in UK

X (formerly Twitter) has pledged to accelerate its response to hate speech and terrorist content on its platform in the United Kingdom, following pressure from media regulator Ofcom. The commitment comes after a series of crimes targeting Jewish communities across the UK.

Social media platform X has committed to taking swifter action against hate speech and terrorist content circulating on its service in the United Kingdom, according to UK media regulator Ofcom. The pledge represents a significant step in addressing concerns about harmful material spreading on the platform, particularly following recent criminal incidents that targeted Jewish communities.

Ofcom emphasized that these commitments carry heightened significance given the recent violence and criminal activity directed at specific communities within the UK. The regulator has been working to ensure that major social media platforms take appropriate measures to identify and remove harmful content more rapidly.

X's commitment includes dedicating resources to speed up the detection and removal process for content that violates its policies against hate speech and material supporting terrorism. The platform will also work to improve its reporting mechanisms, allowing users to flag problematic content more effectively.

The move reflects growing pressure on technology companies operating in the UK to combat the spread of extremist and hateful material online. Ofcom continues to monitor social media platforms' compliance with these commitments as part of its regulatory oversight of the digital communications sector.