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EU to Issue Final Warning to Elon Musk's X Over Dangerous Content

Social media platform faces potential fines if it fails to comply with new EU regulations on harmful material.

Elon Musk, CEO and owner of X, gestures as he attends the Viva Technology conference in Paris, June 16, 2023. Photo: Reuters
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Overview

  • Elon Musk's X is set to receive a formal warning from EU regulators for not addressing dangerous content.
  • The warning could lead to fines amounting to 6% of the platform's revenue if compliance is not achieved.
  • The EU's Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act aim to regulate harmful content and anti-competitive practices.
  • Investigations into X began after the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel, with other tech giants also under scrutiny.
  • X has not yet responded to the ongoing proceedings, which have no set deadlines for resolution.