Ofcom Urges Safer Online Platforms

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Online platforms told they risk stirring up hate and violence

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Ofcom says there is an "increased risk" of sites being used to "stir up hatred" and "provoke violence" Regulator is due to get tougher powers under the Online Safety Act , which has not yet come into force.

But many platforms which allow people to upload video do not need to follow these rules.

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English

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Offensive language

possibly offensive

Hate speech