UK considers forcing social media firms to prioritise trusted news (opens original article in a new tab)

The UK government is considering requiring social media platforms to prioritise content from trusted news sources as part of efforts to combat misinformation and reform public service media regulations.

• UK considers forcing social media firms to prioritise content from trusted news sources like BBC and ITV
• Government aims to combat misinformation by increasing visibility of regulated public service media
• Proposals include broader reforms to public service media system and potential changes to TV broadcasting