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European Union directly interferes in US Elections, threatens Elon Musk for hosting Donald Trump in X interview
4 months, 4 weeks ago

European Union directly interferes in US Elections, threatens Elon Musk for hosting Donald Trump in X interview

Op India  

On Monday, 12th August, the European Commission issued a threatening letter to Elon Musk, expressing concern over the management of alleged harmful information on X. The letter had been composed by Thierry Breton, Commissioner for Internal Market of the European Union, which concentrated on X’s obligations under the Digital Services Act, a major European Union legislation governing large online platforms. …

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Musk's X breached DSA online content rules, EU says
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Musk's X breached DSA online content rules, EU says

The Hindu  

Elon Musk's social media company X breached EU online content rules, EU tech regulators ruled on Friday in a finding that could lead to a fine and significant changes in how it operates. The move by the European Commission follows a seven-month long investigation under the Digital Services Act which requires very large online platforms and search engines to do …

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‘Deceives users’: Elon Musk’s X found in breach of EU online content rules
5 months, 4 weeks ago

‘Deceives users’: Elon Musk’s X found in breach of EU online content rules

Al Jazeera  

The company could be fined up to 6 percent of its total worldwide annual turnover if the findings are later confirmed. Elon Musk’s social media platform X is in breach of the European Union’s online content law, according to preliminary findings by regulators that could lead to hefty fines for the company. pic.twitter.com/M9tGA5pYQr — Thierry Breton July 12, 2024 It …

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TikTok faces European Union scrutiny for possible breaches of strict new digital rulebook
10 months, 3 weeks ago

TikTok faces European Union scrutiny for possible breaches of strict new digital rulebook

Associated Press  

LONDON — The European Union said Monday it is investigating whether TikTok has broken the bloc’s strict new digital rules for cleaning up social media and keeping internet users safe. The European Commission, the EU’s executive branch, said it has “opened formal proceedings to assess” whether TikTok has breached the Digital Services Act, which took effect last year. The commission …

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EU launches probe into TikTok over child protection
10 months, 3 weeks ago

EU launches probe into TikTok over child protection

New Indian Express  

BRUSSELS: The EU on Monday announced a formal investigation into TikTok over alleged breaches of its obligations to protect minors online, under a landmark new law on policing digital content. It is the second probe into a major online platform since Brussels introduced the Digital Services Act, after targeting tech billionaire Elon Musk's X in December. The European Commission's concerns …

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European Union investigating Musk’s X over possible breaches of social media law
1 year ago

European Union investigating Musk’s X over possible breaches of social media law

Associated Press  

LONDON — The European Union on Monday made Elon Musk’s online platform X the first tech company to face an investigation under Europe’s tough new regulations designed to clean up social media and protect people from toxic online content. “Today we open formal infringement proceedings against @X” under the Digital Services Act, European Commissioner Thierry Breton said in a post …

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EU opens proceedings against X in first probe under new rules
1 year ago

EU opens proceedings against X in first probe under new rules

The Hindu  

The European Union on Monday said it would launch an investigation of social media company X, formerly known as Twitter, over a suspected breach of obligations in its first such probe under the Digital Services Act. The proceedings will focus on countering the dissemination of illegal content in the EU, and the effectiveness of measures taken to combat information manipulation, …

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EU opens investigation into X’s handling of disinformation over Hamas attack on Israel
1 year, 2 months ago

EU opens investigation into X’s handling of disinformation over Hamas attack on Israel

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The EU has launched an investigation into Elon Musk’s X – formerly known …

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EU opens probe into X in test of new tech rules, pressure on TikTok, Meta
1 year, 2 months ago

EU opens probe into X in test of new tech rules, pressure on TikTok, Meta

The Hindu  

EU industry chief Thierry Breton on Thursday opened an investigation into Elon Musk's X, the first under new EU tech rules, after earlier reprimanding the social media platform, TikTok and Meta for not doing enough to tackle the spread of disinformation following Hamas' attack on Israel. X CEO Linda Yaccarino said earlier on Thursday the platform had removed hundreds of …

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X is spreading 'disinformation' on Hamas attack after Elon Musk promotes account known to lie, warns EU
1 year, 3 months ago

X is spreading 'disinformation' on Hamas attack after Elon Musk promotes account known to lie, warns EU

Firstpost  

Elon Musk recently promoted two accounts that are known to spread misinformation, as the go-to source for all things around the Israel-Hamas conflict. The EU has taken note of this, and has warned Musk and X Corp to be careful On Tuesday, Thierry Breton, the European Union’s digital chief, issued a warning to Elon Musk regarding his platform X, previously …

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Israel Hamas war: EU asks Elon Musk to control disinformation on X, billionaire responds
1 year, 3 months ago

Israel Hamas war: EU asks Elon Musk to control disinformation on X, billionaire responds

Live Mint  

European Union industry chief Thierry Breton has urged X owner Elon Musk to tackle disinformation on the social media platform in the wake of Hamas' attack on Israel in order to comply with the new EU online content rules. In a letter to Musk Breton wrote, “I therefore invite you to urgently ensure that your systems are effective and report …

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‘X has the most misinformation, Elon Musk can’t simply shake off responsibility’: EU Commission
1 year, 3 months ago

‘X has the most misinformation, Elon Musk can’t simply shake off responsibility’: EU Commission

Firstpost  

X will be subject to the EU’s Digital Services Act, like other platforms, even though Elon Musk had pulled X out of a voluntary pact that all platforms had signed. Furthermore, EU’s Values and Transparency Commissioner says that X has the most misinformation A study commissioned by the European Commission has found that X, formerly known as Twitter, exhibits the …

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EU study slams big tech firms over Russian disinformation
1 year, 4 months ago

EU study slams big tech firms over Russian disinformation

The Hindu  

Tech titans, including TikTok and Twitter, failed to effectively tackle Russian disinformation online during the first year of the war in Ukraine, according to a study published Wednesday by the EU. Except Telegram, all must currently comply with the DSA's stricter rules that demand a more aggressive approach to policing content - including disinformation and hate speech - from "very …

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EU warns Twitter to improve content moderation as new rules loom
1 year, 6 months ago

EU warns Twitter to improve content moderation as new rules loom

The Hindu  

The EU's top tech enforcer warned Elon Musk on Thursday that Twitter must have enough resources to moderate dangerous content by August 25 or risk being in violation of the bloc's landmark rules to rein in big tech. I spoke on this specific topic with Elon Musk," EU commissioner Thierry Breton told reporters following a meeting at Twitter headquarters, which …

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Twitter bans journalists: European Union turns up the heat on Elon Musk
2 years ago

Twitter bans journalists: European Union turns up the heat on Elon Musk

Live Mint  

Senior European politicians has started to up the ante against Elon Musk following the suspension of journalists from Twitter with threats of future sanctions and lawmakers leaving the platform. And sanctions, soon.” Jourova — one of the EU’s more senior officials — cited the Digital Services Act and the Media Freedom Act, two major pillars of European tech regulation European …

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EU warns Twitter of sanctions under Digital Services Act over suspending journalists critical of Musk
2 years ago

EU warns Twitter of sanctions under Digital Services Act over suspending journalists critical of Musk

Firstpost  

The Digital Services Act requires companies serving European web users to meet strict standards against manipulative algorithms, disinformation, and other online harm Brussels: The EU on Friday warned Elon Musk that Twitter could be subject to sanctions under a future media law after the “worrying” suspension of several journalists from the messaging platform. EU’s Digital Services Act requires respect of …

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Column: Elon Musk is on a collision course with European regulators. He’s going to lose
2 years, 1 month ago

Column: Elon Musk is on a collision course with European regulators. He’s going to lose

LA Times  

European Union official Thierry Breton wasted little time before warning Elon Musk, then the new owner of Twitter, that he would be closely scrutinized by EU regulators. Musk tweeted on Oct. 27, the day he acquired the social media platform, that “the bird is freed” — an indication that he intended to loosen Twitter’s content screening policies. Breton said he …

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