Regulator Ofcom announces a new agreement with X to curb hate and terror content in the UK by accelerating review of illegal posts and withholding access to accounts that post or support terrorist activity.

Under the deal, X commits to reviewing suspected illegal hate and terrorism-related posts within 24 hours on average and to assess at least 85% within 48 hours, with expert input to improve reporting systems and quarterly transparency reports for a year.

X will provide quarterly performance data to Ofcom and aims to escalate enforcement by targeting accounts linked to proscribed organizations and enhancing overall safety measures.

Regulators and industry observers note ongoing scrutiny and caution that more remains to be done despite this step forward.

Industry reaction is mixed: some view the package as a positive start, while others say X still struggles with racism and antisemitism, and the Grok investigation remains unresolved.

X has not issued a public statement in the article, and Ofcom frames the measures as monitoring and accountability rather than immediate policy overhauls.

Advocacy groups welcome the targets but stress that actual delivery, not promises, will determine the impact.

Critics note vagueness on proactive detection, automated versus human moderation, and the strength of X’s safety team, with potential for fines if commitments aren’t met.

X did not comment on the agreement; criticism of moderation under Musk’s ownership since 2022 and past Amnesty International concerns about amplifying hate persist.

Skepticism remains about regulatory commitments given ongoing racist content on the platform and questions over whether reducing hate is a genuine priority for X.

Industry voices including Danny Stone of the Antisemitism Policy Trust offer cautious optimism, calling it a good start but urging stronger accountability and action against open racism.

Tech Against Terrorism and others praise regulator-platform dialogue, while Stone emphasizes the need for concrete enforcement and protection for Jewish and minority communities.