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May urges investors to press tech companies over ‘illegal’ content

Prime minister used her Davos speech to tell investors they have a 'vital role' in pressing the likes of Facebook and Twitter to remove inappropriate content

May urges investors to press tech companies over ‘illegal’ content
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Theresa May has urged investors to put pressure on technology companies, such as Facebook and Twitter, to remove "harmful and illegal" activity posted on their platforms.

In a speech today, the prime minister told attendees at the World Economic Forum in Davos that technology companies need to take their responsibilities to society seriously.

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