EU Intensifies Scrutiny of Elon Musk's X Under Digital Services Act
The European Union demands detailed information from X on its reduced content moderation capabilities and the use of generative AI, signaling a deepening probe under stringent tech regulations.
- The EU's investigation focuses on potential breaches by X, including cuts in content moderation staff and reduced language support.
- Commission concerns include the impact of generative AI on electoral integrity and the spread of illegal content.
- X faces potential fines up to 6% of its global annual turnover for non-compliance with the Digital Services Act.
- The EU has set deadlines for X to respond to requests for further details on its moderation practices and AI risk assessments.
- This probe builds on previous inquiries into X's transparency and its measures to combat misinformation.