Summary

The EU is intensifying its investigation into Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, over potential breaches of the Digital Services Act (DSA).

This follows Musk’s support for far-right figures like Germany’s AfD leader Alice Weidel, including a livestream alleged to have been algorithmically boosted.

The European Commission outlined new steps, including requiring X to clarify system changes and retain data on algorithm updates, with a deadline of February 15.

Musk’s growing influence, including his role in the incoming Trump administration, has raised concerns. X could face fines of up to 6% of global turnover.

  • MonkeMischief
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    2 days ago

    Everyone is absolutely right when they say “President Musk.”

    Ugh. :(

    • tb_@lemmy.world
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      2 days ago

      A very thin silver lining: Trump also doesn’t like it when people call the rat such!