Social media platforms warned against inciting violence by UK regulator

Anti-immigration protests have quickly escalated into violent riots across the UK, spurred in part by misinformation spread via online platforms. | Photo by Christopher Furlong / Getty Images The UK communications regulator Ofcom has raised concerns regarding social media being used to incite violence amid far-right riots across the country. In an open letter, Ofcom’s online safety director, Gill Whitehead, urged online platforms to tackle the potential spread of harmful materials related