Elon Musk Summoned by UK MPs Over X's Role in Summer Riots

Musk is called to testify before a parliamentary committee on disinformation spread via his platform during UK unrest.

UK MPs are investigating the role of social media, including Musk's platform X, in spreading disinformation during recent riots.
The inquiry will also examine the impact of generative AI and social media algorithms in promoting harmful content.
Elon Musk, now in a senior role in the Trump administration, has been critical of the UK government, complicating relations.
The investigation will call on executives from other major social media companies like Meta and TikTok to testify.
The UK's Online Safety Act is set to impose stricter regulations on social media companies to curb illegal and harmful content.