2022.11.26 10:03
Twitter employees in the UK quit
Budrigannews.com – The directors of the UK regulator spent last week in the United States meeting executives from the world’s largest web platforms, such as Meta Platforms Inc., Alphabet Inc., and Bytedance Ltd.’s TikTok, as the UK regulator prepares to implement extensive online safety regulations.
One glaring omission stood out: According to two people familiar with the situation, who requested anonymity because the plans were private, a scheduled meeting was canceled after all of the representatives in contact with Ofcom left Twitter.
Musk has prompted an emotional rebuilding that at first cut the company’s headcount down the middle and set off others to stop, including head of trust and security Yoel Roth.
An Ofcom spokesperson stated over the phone, “We met with a range of platforms in the US, but Twitter wasn’t among them for this trip.”In a follow-up email, he stated that the diaries could not work for either side.
One of the individuals stated that, despite the sudden departures, Ofcom and Twitter have continued to interact.
When asked for comment, Twitter did not immediately respond.
This is the latest indication of how Musk’s acquisition of Twitter has disrupted vital business operations at a time when the company is under regulatory scrutiny.Melanie Dawes, chief executive officer of Ofcom, and Kevin Bakhurst, director of online content, met a wide range of businesses during their trip to the United States.
These businesses might be affected by the UK’s Online Safety Bill, which is expected to take effect next year. In a Wednesday LinkedIn post, the regulator stated that Reddit, Inc., Snap Inc., Roblox, Vimeo, Pinterest, Patreon, Eventbrite, and Tripadvisor were present at the meetings.
Companies that host user-generated content will be required to demonstrate how they protect users or face substantial fines under the bill, which has not yet been finalized.
Bakhurst had previously voiced concerns regarding the layoffs at Twitter.
He tweeted earlier this month, “The company seems to be losing some of the most important and talented people — including in content moderation and public policy.”EU and UK regulations on online safety are on the way. The strategy baffles me.”
