UK official demands tech giants comply with online safety laws amid Meta's fact-checking changes.

The UK Science Secretary has insisted that tech giants like Meta must comply with the country's online safety laws, even as Meta replaces its fact-checking program with user-generated "community notes." This move has raised concerns about an increase in misinformation and the vulnerability of children to harmful content. The UK government is committed to ensuring safety measures are in place and is open to amending the law to keep up with technological developments. Critics, including Ian Russell, whose daughter Molly died after viewing harmful content online, have called for stronger regulations and a duty of care for tech companies.

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