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Culture secretary Lisa Nandy quits X in protest at 'misinformation'
BBC • • world
Key Points:
- Nandy announced her departure from X, stating the platform is harmful to democracy and communities, and she does not want to support it.
- The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) followed the attorney general's office in ceasing use of X, amid concerns over misinformation and misuse of the platform's AI tools.
- Attorney General Lord Hermer criticized X for its prevalence of racism and misogyny, explaining his office's decision to avoid engaging on the platform.
- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer accused Elon Musk of fostering division in the UK through X, especially in the context of recent protests following the death of student Henry Nowak.
- Several MPs left X after reports emerged that its Grok AI tool was being used to create sexualized images, including those involving children.
