Theresa May is calling for an international crack down on ‘hateful’ extremist content on social media ahead of a global summit.
May will join French President Emmanuel Macron and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern in Paris on Wednesday.
The group will discuss the Christchurch terrorist attack and social media.
The UK Prime Minister said governments must work together to ensure the internet is not “weaponised by those who wish to inflict pain and suffering”.
Facebook announced new live streaming rules after the attack in Christchurch earlier this year.
The social media company will adopt a one strike policy on posts including terrorism and hate speech. Users can now be banned for up to thirty days after their first offence.
There was previously no clear policy on bans for such offences.
Offenders will also be barred from creating adverts. Facebook’s vice president stated the measure would require “technical innovation” to stay ahead of those looking to manipulate the platform.
It comes after Theresa May announced plans to impose a legal duty of care on web companies. There will also be a dedicated regulator with powers to sanction rule breakers.
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Theresa May is calling for an international crack down on ‘hateful’ extremist content on social media ahead of a global summit.
May will join French President Emmanuel Macron and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern in Paris on Wednesday.
The group will discuss the Christchurch terrorist attack and social media.
The UK Prime Minister said governments must work together to ensure the internet is not “weaponised by those who wish to inflict pain and suffering”.
Facebook announced new live streaming rules after the attack in Christchurch earlier this year.
The social media company will adopt a one strike policy on posts including terrorism and hate speech. Users can now be banned for up to thirty days after their first offence.
There was previously no clear policy on bans for such offences.
Offenders will also be barred from creating adverts. Facebook’s vice president stated the measure would require “technical innovation” to stay ahead of those looking to manipulate the platform.
It comes after Theresa May announced plans to impose a legal duty of care on web companies. There will also be a dedicated regulator with powers to sanction rule breakers.
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