Culture secretary quits X in protest at 'misinformation'
UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has announced that her department will stop using the social media platform X. She cited concerns over misinformation, abuse, and the platform's negative impact on democracy as the primary reasons for the departure.
Why it matters
This move highlights growing tensions between government institutions and social media platforms regarding content moderation and the spread of harmful rhetoric.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, The culture department has become the second government department to leave the platform
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