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Harmful social media algorithms can drive the adoption of extremist and misogynistic views

The House of Commons Science, Innovation & Technology committee  enquiry into harmful social media algorithms has heard how they can drive the adoption of extremist and misogynistic views as the show Adolescence highlights. I asked if and how the Online Safety Act  gave Ofcom the power to address that. Parliament TV:  https://x.com/i/status/1905183242044477477

Thanks to Newcstle University’s brilliant scientists for suggesting issues the Commons Committee on Science, Innovation and Technology to “put under the micorscope”

Thanks to Newcstle University  for bringing together brilliant scientists to discuss what Commons Seclect Committee of Science, Innovation and Technology  should “put under the micorscope”. They suggested enquiries should  include:  regional health inequality research, pseudo scientific health treatment, proving sustainability schemes, and more!        

Great to visit Newcastle University’s Westgate Health Innovation Neighbourhood

Great to visit Newcastle University’s Westgate Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the old General Hospital site) to see their plans for a site with innovation, employment, people and sustainability at the heart. The Health Innovation Neighbourhood will include 1,200 new homes and at least one GP surgery, with local residents involved in planning.

Conflict in Gaza

Many people in Newcastle have contacted me horrified by the civilian death and suffering caused by the Israeli resumption of attacks on Gaza. I asked the Foreign Secretary what action the British Government will take in response to Israel’s actions in Gaza and the West Bank.  Parliament TV:   https://x.com/i/status/1902767235925676299