The European Commission has formally requested information from Elon Musk’s social media platform X regarding its handling of hate speech, misinformation, and violent terrorist content related to the Israel-Hamas conflict. This marks the initial step in a potential investigation under the Digital Services Act, assessing X’s compliance with new rules aimed at ensuring online user safety. X, formerly known as Twitter, has until Wednesday to respond to questions about its crisis response protocol. The Commission’s subsequent actions, potentially including formal proceedings and penalties, will be determined by X’s responses. The EU’s digital rules came into effect in August, making this conflict a significant test for their implementation.
EU Initiates Investigation Into Elon Musk’s X Over Handling of Hate Speech and Misinformation During Israel-Hamas War
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