UK Expands Online Safety to Enforce Preemptive Censorship for Priority Offenses
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The UK is expanding its online safety regulations to include preemptive censorship for priority offenses, sparking concerns about free speech and government overreach, with the community expressing skepticism about the implications of such measures.
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Proper title: UK Expands Online Safety Act to Enforce Preemptive Censorship For “Priority” Offenses