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> LONDON - The British government has abandoned a plan to force tech firms to remove internet content that is harmful but legal, after the proposal drew strong criticism from lawmakers and civil liberties groups.

> The U.K. on Tuesday defended its decision to water down the Online Safety Bill, an ambitious but controversial attempt to crack down on online racism, sexual abuse, bullying, fraud and other harmful material.

> Critics had expressed concern that a requirement for the biggest platforms to remove "Legal but harmful" content could lead to censorship and undermine free speech.

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