Social media giants could be forced to boost BBC content – four things to know

The Government is reportedly considering forcing social media giants to push BBC content towards users.The proposals would reportedly require platforms like YouTube, Facebook and TikTok to give greater prominence to the BBC and other public service broadcasters in feeds, search results and algorithms.Here’s what the proposals might do and why the plan is already drawing criticism.Priority to BBC, ITV and Channel 4Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) sources told The Telegraph the