EU Intensifies Investigation into X's Algorithms Over DSA Compliance

The European Commission demands internal documents and API access from Elon Musk's X, focusing on potential algorithmic bias and election interference concerns.

The European Commission has expanded its probe into X, requesting internal documentation on its recommendation algorithms and recent changes by February 15, 2025.
Regulators have issued a retention order requiring X to preserve records of future algorithm changes through the end of 2025 unless the investigation concludes earlier.
The investigation explores whether X's algorithms amplify specific political viewpoints, particularly ahead of Germany's February 23 elections, where Elon Musk has publicly supported the far-right AfD party.
The probe is part of the EU's enforcement of the Digital Services Act (DSA), which mandates transparency and accountability for large online platforms regarding content moderation and systemic risks.
X faces potential fines of up to 6% of its global annual revenue if found in violation of DSA obligations, including transparency, content moderation, and mitigation of algorithmic risks.