EU Warns Elon Musk Over Harmful Content Before Trump Interview
The European Union has reminded Elon Musk about his legal obligations to moderate content on X, especially before his live interview with Donald Trump. EU Commissioner Thierry Breton emphasized the need to mitigate the spread of harmful content. The Digital Services Act requires vigilant policing of online content to protect users in the EU.
The European Union has issued a reminder to Elon Musk about his legal obligations for moderating content on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Hours before Musk's scheduled live interview with Donald Trump, Thierry Breton, the EU’s internal market commissioner, emphasized the need to prevent the spread of harmful content.
The reminder comes as the EU continues its probe under the Digital Services Act (DSA), which mandates effective policing of online content.
Breton highlighted recent concerns, including Musk's comments on far-right riots in the UK and the risk of amplifying potentially harmful content in the EU.
He warned of potential interim measures if violations are found, reiterating the possible repercussions for not protecting EU citizens.
Musk, who acquired the platform in 2022, has faced criticism for allegedly using it to promote right-wing conspiracy theories.
Research from the Center for Countering Digital Hate indicates Musk's misleading claims about US elections have been viewed 1.2 billion times on X.
Hours before Musk's scheduled live interview with Donald Trump, Thierry Breton, the EU’s internal market commissioner, emphasized the need to prevent the spread of harmful content.
The reminder comes as the EU continues its probe under the Digital Services Act (DSA), which mandates effective policing of online content.
Breton highlighted recent concerns, including Musk's comments on far-right riots in the UK and the risk of amplifying potentially harmful content in the EU.
He warned of potential interim measures if violations are found, reiterating the possible repercussions for not protecting EU citizens.
Musk, who acquired the platform in 2022, has faced criticism for allegedly using it to promote right-wing conspiracy theories.
Research from the Center for Countering Digital Hate indicates Musk's misleading claims about US elections have been viewed 1.2 billion times on X.
