EU Expands Probe Into Musk-Weidel Conversation on X Over Possible Rule Violations

European Commission is investigating whether the livestreamed discussion breached the Digital Services Act by unfairly amplifying a political candidate.

• The European Union is broadening its investigation into Elon Musk's social media platform X following a livestreamed conversation between Musk and AfD leader Alice Weidel.
• The probe examines whether the discussion violated the Digital Services Act (DSA) by giving Weidel, a German chancellor candidate, an unfair advantage ahead of the country's upcoming elections.
• EU tech policy chief Henna Virkkunen stated that the focus is on whether the conversation's amplification on X was significant enough to breach the DSA's rules on content moderation and political neutrality.
• This investigation builds on earlier scrutiny of X for failing to comply with EU regulations on illegal content and public safety risks, marking the first enforcement actions under the DSA.
• Musk, who is also an adviser to incoming U.S. President Donald Trump, has faced increasing criticism for his platform's role in amplifying far-right figures and content.

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