<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>MPs warn that social media business models incentivised the spread of dangerous misinformation after 2024 Southport murders.</li><li>Current online safety laws are deemed inadequate with major gaps per the Commons science and technology select committee.</li><li>MPs call for new hefty fines for platforms not addressing harmful content spread through recommendation systems.</li><li>Report criticizes the Online Safety Act for not effectively combating misinformation and disinformation on social media platforms.</li></ul>

Social media incentivised spread of Southport misinformation, MPs say

Discover more