French Media Groups Exit X Over Concerns About Disinformation

Sud Ouest and Ouest-France halt activity on Elon Musk's platform, joining a growing list of European outlets voicing moderation concerns.

Sud Ouest announced it will no longer share content on X, citing inadequate moderation and disinformation issues under Elon Musk's ownership.
The decision follows Ouest-France's similar move earlier in the week and aligns with actions taken by The Guardian, La Vanguardia, and Dagens Nyheter.
Sud Ouest criticized changes on X, including the removal of verification badges, promotion of paid accounts, and reduced visibility for media outlets.
Journalists within Sud Ouest's network can individually choose whether to remain on the platform, provided they adhere to ethical guidelines.
X, formerly Twitter, has faced accusations of fostering false information and failing to regulate harmful content since Musk acquired it in 2022.