Elon Musk’s social media platform X has been found in violation of the European Union’s online content law. The preliminary decision by the EU’s executive arm could result in a fine for the company.
What Happened: The European Commission’s decision on Friday was the culmination of a lengthy investigation into X, previously known as Twitter, reported The Wall Street Journal.
The probe aimed to ascertain if the platform had violated the Digital Services Act, a law that mandates major online platforms to address illegal content and provide transparency in content moderation and advertising, among other regulations,
The Commission identified three areas of concern regarding X’s content practices. These could lead to a fine of up to 6% of the company’s total worldwide annual turnover. The grievances include the ...