The news comes as social media giants face increasing calls to clean up their platforms in the wake of the Christchurch mosque attack.
Executives from the likes of Facebook and Google could reportedly be held liable for harmful content shared on their platforms under U.K. government plans.
A white paper due to be released by the government next week will reportedly include proposals for an independent regulator with the power to dish out fines and hold company executives personally liable for breaches. The U.K. government, Facebook and Google were not immediately available for comment when contacted by CNBC.
Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg this week pushed back against calls to implement a broadcast delay in the firm's livestream feature, claiming it would"fundamentally break what livestreaming is for people." The billionaire has recently called for stricter regulation of the internet.
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