New Rules for Internet Companies
網路公司新規定
Introduction
Ofcom is the group that checks communications in the UK. They have new rules for internet companies. These companies must stop bad and illegal information quickly during emergencies.
Ofcom 是英國的通訊監管機構。他們針對網路公司制定了新規定，要求這些公司在緊急情況下必須迅速停止傳播有害且非法的資訊。
Main Body
In 2024, people shared wrong information about a crime in Southport. This made people angry and they started fights in the streets. Computer programs helped the wrong information spread fast.
2024年，有人分享關於索斯波特一起犯罪事件的錯誤資訊。這導致民眾憤怒並在街道上發生衝突。電腦程式讓這些錯誤資訊傳播得更快。
Now, companies must have a plan for these crises. They must start special teams to find and remove illegal posts immediately. They must also check if their plan worked after the crisis ends.
現在，公司必須制定應對此類危機的計劃。他們必須成立專門團隊，立即發現並刪除非法貼文。在危機結束後，他們還必須檢查該計劃是否有效。
Big companies like Meta must talk to the police quickly. Also, the police and local leaders can help. They tell people the truth to stop the fights.
像 Meta 這樣的大公司必須迅速與警方溝通。此外，警方和當地領導者也能提供幫助，透過告知民眾真相來阻止衝突。
Conclusion
The government must say yes to these rules first. We do not know the date they will start.
政府必須首先同意這些規定。我們目前還不知道實施日期。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ The 'Action' Words
In this text, we see words that tell us something must happen. This is a great way to talk about rules in English.
The Magic Word: MUST Use this when there is no choice. It is a rule.
- Must stop → Action is required.
- Must have → Action is required.
- Must talk → Action is required.
🕒 Now vs. Then
Look at how the story changes time:
Past (Finished)
- Shared (happened in 2024)
- Made (happened in 2024)
- Started (happened in 2024)
Present (Now/Future)
- Must start (rule for now)
- Can help (ability now)
Quick Tip: To talk about the past, we often add -ed to the word (like share → shared). This is the easiest way to start speaking about yesterday!