UK Media Bill Eyes Prominent PSB Content on YouTube and TikTok
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Britain's government is drafting a Media Bill that would require platforms such as YouTube and TikTok to promote public-service broadcasters (BBC, ITV, Channel 4, and Paramount-owned Channel 5) content more prominently in feeds and search results, with a 10-week industry consultation to follow; ministers say the move aims to boost trusted news and PSBs online amid misinformation, while platforms warn it could distort discovery; a separate plan would guarantee free access to major sports events.
- YouTube & TikTok Compelled To Boost BBC & ITV Content Under UK Government Plans Deadline
- UK considers forcing social media firms to prioritise trusted news Reuters
- UK plans to give established media more visibility on YouTube and TikTok The Guardian
- The Government has grown too comfortable with censorship The Telegraph
- Ministers to make YouTube and Meta boost prominence of UK news Financial Times
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