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The current stage of the inquiry focuses on understanding how to manage the dangers posed by individuals obsessed with violence, particularly looking at the influence and enabling role of the internet and social media platforms. The investigation scrutinizes how these online environments contribute to the risks associated with such individuals.
Nicholas Moss KC, acting as counsel to the inquiry, detailed findings from a single eight-hour search conducted across various digital platforms, including X, TikTok, Reddit, Instagram, and Discord. He emphasized that the content encountered spans a wide spectrum, ranging from posts with violent undertones that might still be considered newsworthy, to extremely graphic material featuring strong violence and gore.
According to Moss, a vast majority—98.9%—of the material was publicly accessible, and 92.3% lacked any form of age restriction. Despite being reported to the platforms, a significant portion of this content remained available: 87.9% was still live one week after reporting, and 83.8% persisted even after two weeks. This raised concerns about the platforms’ responsiveness.
The inquiry plans to question representatives from major platforms such as TikTok, Reddit, X, and Alphabet (Google’s parent company) about these findings. Moss noted they will be asked to explain the apparent delays and possible failures in removing reported harmful content, highlighting the ongoing scrutiny of how these companies moderate dangerous material online
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