Elon Musk Removes Twitter From EU Disinformation Pact Amid Concerns Over Spread of Misinformation

Twitter dropped out of a voluntary agreement with the EU to curb the spread of false information, known as the Code of Practice on Disinformation.
The decision appears to have been made under Elon Musk, Twitter's new owner, signaling a potential clash with EU regulators over misinformation.
While Twitter has left the voluntary code, it remains obligated to follow the EU's new Digital Services Act, which requires tech companies to address the spread of illegal and harmful content.
Musk's changes to Twitter, including job cuts and a pivot to "free speech absolutism," have led to worries the platform will fail to properly address the spread of misleading claims and falsehoods.
Twitter had faced criticism from the EU for not providing a complete report on its efforts against disinformation before Musk's takeover.