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MPs to investigate links between social media algorithms and spread of harmful, false content - Politics.co.uk

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Far right disorder erupted on England ’s streets in July following the spread of misinformation about the fatal stabbing of three young girls in Southport .

The science, innovation and technology committee has launched a new inquiry.

It will consider the role of false claims, spread via profit-driven social media algorithms, in triggering anti-immigration riots in July and August 2024 .

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