EU takes action against Elon Musk’s X over disinformation
The European Union has raised formal suspicions against the social media platform, previously known as Twitter, now referred to as X, for potentially violating its regulations. These concerns include issues related to countering illegal content and disinformation on the platform.InformationGuideNigeria
Thierry Breton, the EU’s Digital Commissioner, outlined the alleged violations in a post on the social media platform itself. According to Breton, X, which is currently under the ownership of Elon Musk, is also under scrutiny for possibly failing to meet its transparency obligations.JAMB Result
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Live, Study and Work in Canada. No Payment is Required! Hurry Now click here to Apply >> Immigrate to CanadaThese allegations by the EU indicate a heightened focus on the responsibility of social media platforms in managing and regulating online content. The issue of transparency is particularly crucial in the digital age, where social media platforms play a significant role in information dissemination and public discourse.
The scrutiny of X by the EU is part of a broader effort to ensure that digital platforms adhere to the necessary standards and regulations, especially in combatting illegal content and misinformation, which have become major concerns globally. The outcome of these allegations could have significant implications for X’s operations in Europe and potentially influence how social media platforms are regulated and managed in the region.
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X said it was “co-operating with the regulatory process”.NYSC Portal
In a statement the firm said it was “important that this process remains free of political influence and follows the law”.
“X is focused on creating a safe and inclusive environment for all users on our platform, while protecting freedom of expression, and we will continue to work tirelessly towards this goal,” it added.JAMB Portal
These are the first formal proceedings launched under the Digital Services Act (DSA), the tough new rules for big tech firms the EU has introduced.
The DSA places extra obligations on major companies to protect users against extreme content. If they fail to do so they can face enormous fines or be suspended.
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Live, Study and Work in Canada. No Payment is Required! Hurry Now click here to Apply >> Immigrate to Canada“Today, we opened formal proceedings against X based on several suspected infringements of the Digital Services Act,” EU Commission spokesman Johannes Bahrke said.
“The opening of proceedings means that the Commission will now investigate X’s systems and policies related to certain suspected infringements. It does not prejudge the outcome of the investigation.”
