X pledges crackdown on hate and terrorist content in UK, Ofcom says

London: Elon Musk’s social media platform X has pledged to crack down on hate and terrorist content in Britain, the country’s media regulator Ofcom said Friday.

Ofcom said X’s public commitments include restricting access in the U.K. to accounts operated by or on behalf of terrorist groups that the country has banned.

The move comes as the UK’s Online Safety Act increases pressure on tech platforms to police illegal and harmful content or face fines. Ofcom, which enforces the law, has been in talks with major platforms about compliance measures.

X did not immediately release details on how it will implement the restrictions or the timeline for enforcement. The regulator said it will continue to monitor X and other platforms to ensure they meet their duties under the Act.