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Welsh Police Exit Elon Musk's X Over Value Conflicts

North Wales Police has completely withdrawn from the platform, citing inconsistencies with its values amid concerns over disinformation.

  • North Wales Police, serving nearly 700,000 residents, stopped using X in August due to concerns about the platform's alignment with their values.
  • Several British police forces are reducing their presence on X, with 10 out of 45 forces actively reviewing their use of the platform.
  • The decision follows the spread of disinformation on X that fueled riots in the UK, raising concerns about extremist content.
  • Elon Musk's management of X, including the reinstatement of previously banned accounts, has been criticized for allowing hate speech to proliferate.
  • The UK government is examining social media's role in spreading misinformation, with new online safety laws set to enforce stricter content regulations.
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