The European Commissioner says there is evidence of the platform being used to spread illegal content and disinformation in the European Union, but has not released details.
European Commissioner for the Internal Market Thierry Breton called on Elon Musk to fight the spread of disinformation on his Twitter (X) platform following the Hamas attack on Israel to comply with new EU rules on online content . Reuters writes about it.
The European Commissioner says there is evidence of the platform being used to spread illegal content and disinformation in the EU, but has not released details.
“I therefore suggest that you urgently ensure the effectiveness of your systems and inform my team of the anti-crisis measures that have been taken,” Breton wrote in a letter to Musk.
In response, Musk said his company’s policy is to keep everything open and transparent.
“Please list the violations you mention on Twitter (X) so the public can see them,” Musk wrote.
Online content regulations, known as the Digital Services Act (DSA), require Twitter(X) and other major platforms to remove illegal content and take steps to address risks to public safety and civil discourse.
“I also hope that you will contact the relevant law enforcement authorities and Europol and ensure an immediate response to their requests. I urge you to ensure a prompt, accurate and complete response to this request within next 24 hours,” Breton wrote.
It has been reported that the EU could fine Twitter (X) up to 6% of the company’s global turnover for not complying with DSA requirements.
Earlier it was reported that the US regulator through the court is demanding from Musk evidence of the purchase of Twitter.
Source: korrespondent
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