EU Investigation Starts On Elon Musk’s X Platform
X’s content moderation procedures were reduced after Musk bought the site, previously Twitter, last year. It is the most significant regulatory action against the company.
The EU launched a formal investigation into Elon Musk’s social media platform X for failing to combat illicit content and disinformation, lack of advertising transparency, and “deceptive” design.
X’s content moderation procedures were reduced after Musk bought the site, previously Twitter, last year. This is the most significant regulatory action against the company. Researchers say the company’s new regulations have increased inflammatory content on the platform, forcing advertisers to cut advertising. The EU is using its Digital Services Act authority to pursue X for the first time. The law grants regulators broad new powers to push social media companies to control hate speech, misinformation, and other controversial content.
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The law also covers Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube.The 27-nation bloc’s executive agency, the European Commission, had indicated it would investigate X’s business methods. After the Israel-Hamas war, officials launched a preliminary investigation into “terrorist and violent content and hate speech” on X in October. “The commission will carefully investigate X’s DSA compliance to protect European citizens online.” X “remains committed to complying with the Digital Services Act and is cooperating with the regulatory process.” X is committed to providing a safe and inclusive platform for all users while protecting free speech, and we will continue to work hard toward this goal,” the business added.
The analysis shows a considerable gap in internet enforcement between the US and Europe. In the US, free speech protects internet posts, but European countries have tightened hate speech, incitement to violence, and other damaging content for historical and cultural reasons.EU tried to force corporations to adopt systems to comply more consistently with online content laws with the Digital Services Act. A deadline-free probe began Monday with the announcement. Interviews with outside groups and requests for X’s evidence are expected. The corporation could be penalized 6% of global revenue for Digital Services Act violations.
Musk abolished the Trust and Safety Council, revamped content moderation, and reinstated dozens of banned users after taking charge. Numerous studies have reported a near-instantaneous surge in antisemitic and racist posts. After Musk took over X, English antisemitic posts more than doubled, according to the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, a group that monitors extremism and disinformation. After Musk dropped mitigation measures, pro-Kremlin account engagement increased by 36% in January, according to the European Commission.
Misinformation about climate change circulated on X during this summer’s natural tragedies. For fighting climate-related misinformation, X received one point out of 21 on a social media scorecard.EU officials claimed X may not be by-laws requiring web platforms to respond rapidly to antisemitic, violent,, and terrorist content. Companies must identify and reduce the danger of harmful content on their networks under the law. As continental elections approach in 2024, officials highlighted worries about X’s non-English content control methods.
In addition, the investigation will evaluate X’s efforts to combat misinformation. The company uses Community Notes to help people provide context to false posts, which EU regulators argued may not be enough. Regulators will also examine how X users who pay for a blue check mark will have their postings highlighted. The EU will be tested in its power to modify the conduct of massive internet platforms. Musk has championed free speech and withdrew X out of the EU’s voluntary misinformation code of behavior in May. Musk asked regulators to provide X content material in October after the EU began its preliminary inquiry.
