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Europe orders Elon Musk’s X to submit documents on its recommendation algorithms

The European Commission is investigating Elon Musk's social media network X for potential breaches of EU content moderation rules, requesting internal documents by February 15.
X must retain documents regarding its recommender system from January 17 to the end of 2025, as part of the investigation under the Digital Services Act .
EU officials stressed their commitment to enforcing the DSA, despite Musk's ties to incoming President Donald Trump, and ordered X to provide access to its content moderation data.
The investigation reflects a growing divide over free speech between the EU and the United States, with regulators aiming to ensure a safe online environment for European citizens.

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laverita.info

Too much freedom on X: the Union threatens Musk

The European Parliament will discuss the correct application of the DSA on Tuesday. The Commission, meanwhile, asks for a new investigation into the platform, which will be forced to keep all the documentation. The owner causes: 'Make Europe great again'. “From Maga (Make America Great Again, ed.) to Mega: r...

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jurist.org

European Commission requests information from X under the Digital Services Act

The European Commission announced on Friday additional measures in the ongoing proceedings against social media platform X under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The European Commission adopted three new investigatory measures. First, the EU obliged X to provide information on its recommender system, including any changes made to this algorithm. Moreover, the EU issued a “retention order,” which requires the Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) to m…

2 months ago

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Hawaii Tribune-Herald

EU expands investigation of X over spread of illicit content - Hawaii Tribune-Herald

As Elon Musk’s geopolitical influence grows because of his closeness to incoming President Donald Trump, regulators in Europe have faced questions about whether they would scale down an investigation of X, the social media network that Musk owns.

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Corriere Della Sera

EU Commission against Musk, new measures announced: what does the owner of X risk

“Today, we are taking new steps to clarify whether X's recommendation systems comply with the Digital Services Act,” said Henna Virkkunen, European Commissioner for Technological Sovereignty

2 months ago·Italy

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Firstpost News

Days after Musk live-streamed chat with AfD leader, EU steps up scrutiny of X

The European Commission stated on Friday that it will add extra stages to a probe that began in December 2023. That investigation became politically charged as Musk, who will play a crucial role in the new Trump administration, partnered with European far-right groups such as the German Alternative for Germany ahead of a Feb. 23 election

2 months ago·Mumbai, India

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