Trending Now - X Promises Enhanced Measures Against Hate Content in the UK

WHO:

Engadget - X, a social media platform, is involved in the commitment to reduce hate content.

Techmeme - Ofcom, the UK communications regulator, is overseeing the commitments made by X.

WHAT:

ABC News - X has pledged to review suspected illegal terrorist and hate content within 24 hours on average and to assess 85% of the material no more than 48 hours after users have flagged it.

Engadget - X claims it will reduce hate content in the UK.

Techmeme - X has committed to reviewing illegal hate content within 24 hours of being reported.

WHERE:

Techmeme - The commitments are specifically for users in the UK.

WHEN:

Techmeme - The review of reported posts will occur within 24 hours following the implementation of the new measures.

WHY:

ABC News - Ofcom stated that there is evidence that terrorist content and illegal hate speech is “persisting” on social media sites and expects tech companies to take “firm action.”

Techmeme - The commitments follow a probe conducted by Ofcom into the handling of hate content on the platform.

HOW:

ABC News - X will submit quarterly performance data over a 12-month period to allow Ofcom to compare its performance against the targets set.

Techmeme - X will provide a faster review of reported material as part of its commitment to stronger protections for users.

(UPDATED May 15, 2026 17:27 UTC)

X has announced a commitment to review suspected illegal terrorist and hate content within an average of 24 hours, aiming to assess 85% of flagged material within 48 hours. This move comes in response to Ofcom's findings that terrorist content and illegal hate speech continue to persist on social media platforms, prompting the regulator to call for stronger action from tech companies. To ensure accountability, X will provide quarterly performance data over the next 12 months, allowing Ofcom to evaluate its effectiveness against the established targets.

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(UPDATED May 15, 2026 15:43 UTC)

X, a social media platform, has announced its commitment to reduce hate content specifically for users in the UK, following a probe by Ofcom into its handling of such material. The platform promises to review illegal hate content within 24 hours of being reported, aiming to enhance protections for its users. Ofcom, the UK communications regulator, will oversee these commitments to ensure compliance and effectiveness.