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Review regulation of social media algorithms that amplify harmful content
Introduce stronger regulation and oversight of social media algorithms that amplify harmful content. Require greater transparency about recommendation systems and give regulators stronger powers to ensure platforms reduce the spread of harmful material.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
Signatures
29
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 29/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 29/100,000
Background
Social media platforms use algorithms designed to maximise engagement. These systems can amplify harmful content, misinformation and abuse because such material drives attention and interaction. This contributes to harassment, social division and the rapid spread of misleading information. Current regulation does not adequately address the systemic risks created by algorithmic amplification.