Members of the cross-party culture, media and sport committee said the government needed to adapt to new apps and platforms that appeal to young people who are increasingly turning away from traditional sources of news.
The recommendation is part of a wider report published on Friday that calls for more use of “trusted voices” such as scientists and doctors to communicate important information and combat conspiracy theories and other misinformation spreading on social media.
The committee said: “The recent growth of TikTok and decisions to disengage from or potentially ban the platform demonstrates how swiftly sources of information change.
Some Whitehall departments continue to use TikTok, with the defence secretary, Grant Shapps, being a noted enthusiast for the platform, although his spokesperson said he does not use it on official devices.
Along with developing a strategy for engaging young people on the platforms they use, the committee urged the government to make more use of “the vast number of experts it employs”, building on the role played by Chris Whitty and Patrick Vallance during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Committee chair, Caroline Dinenage, said: “With the spread of misinformation on social media remaining a very real problem, it’s more important than ever that communities across the country have access to accurate and authoritative information that is communicated in an open and relatable way.
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Members of the cross-party culture, media and sport committee said the government needed to adapt to new apps and platforms that appeal to young people who are increasingly turning away from traditional sources of news.
The recommendation is part of a wider report published on Friday that calls for more use of “trusted voices” such as scientists and doctors to communicate important information and combat conspiracy theories and other misinformation spreading on social media.
The committee said: “The recent growth of TikTok and decisions to disengage from or potentially ban the platform demonstrates how swiftly sources of information change.
Some Whitehall departments continue to use TikTok, with the defence secretary, Grant Shapps, being a noted enthusiast for the platform, although his spokesperson said he does not use it on official devices.
Along with developing a strategy for engaging young people on the platforms they use, the committee urged the government to make more use of “the vast number of experts it employs”, building on the role played by Chris Whitty and Patrick Vallance during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Committee chair, Caroline Dinenage, said: “With the spread of misinformation on social media remaining a very real problem, it’s more important than ever that communities across the country have access to accurate and authoritative information that is communicated in an open and relatable way.
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