Elon Muskâs X Getting Probed by E.U. Over Israel-Hamas Content
âWALK THE TALKâ
The European Commission has expressed concerns that the platform is being used to disseminate âillegal content and disinformationâ related to the attacks.
The European Commission is investigating X to determine if its handling of graphic illegal content and disinformation related to Hamasâ attacks on Israel puts the Elon Musk-owned platform in violation of its new Digital Services Act. Thierry Breton, an industry commissioner, announced on Thursday that the European Union had sent a formal request for information as a âfirst stepâ in the probe. âThe #DSA is here to protect both freedom of expression & our democraciesâincluding in times of crisis,â he tweeted. The move comes after Breton sent a letter to Musk on Tuesday warning him of concerns that his platform was knowingly allowing problematic content to circulate. In a response to the commissionerâs letter, according to the Financial Times, Musk cited the platformâs âopen source and transparentâ content policy, and asked him to share its alleged violations with the public. âMerci beaucoup,â he added. The commissioner responded, âYou are well aware of your usersââand authoritiesââreports on fake content and glorification of violence. Up to you to demonstrate that you walk the talk.â