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X warns Online Safety Act endangers free speech

Platform claims content moderation mandates may chill legitimate expression

01 August 2025 · 23:49 UTC

Social media company X has sharply criticised the UK’s Online Safety Act for threatening free speech by compelling platforms to remove content deemed risky under vague definitions, raising concerns about over‑moderation and limits on public discourse across the UK.