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Ofcom Warns Social Media Firms Over Online Abuse During 2026 World Cup
Key Takeaways
- Ofcom has written to social media companies reminding them of their responsibilities regarding online abuse during the World Cup.
- The regulator will monitor measures taken against illegal hate content in real time.
- Previous tournaments saw spikes in abuse targeting Black and minority ethnic players, as well as LGBTQ+ and disabled individuals.
- England's loss to France in 2022 caused the largest abuse spike in that tournament.
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DT Editorial Team··via theguardian.com