U.S. Criticizes UK's Traditional Media Promotion Plan, Citing Censorship Risks

The Trump administration has expressed significant reservations regarding the United Kingdom's initiative to enhance the online visibility of traditional media outlets like the BBC and ITV. U.S. officials argue that the plan, which aims to influence social media algorithms to favor established broadcasters, carries a substantial risk of "facilitating censorship."

In a strong statement, the U.S. government cautioned that such measures could inadvertently create a precedent that authoritarian states might exploit to justify increased control over online content. The intervention highlights a transatlantic disagreement over the regulation of digital platforms and the promotion of media.