EU Will Investigate X , for Potential Violations of , New Social Media Law.
Al Jazeera reports that the European Union has opened
an investigation into social media platform X regarding
suspected Digital Services Act (DSA) violations. .
The probe will be the first of
its kind under the new law.
On December 18, European Commissioner
Thierry Breton posted on the platform formerly
known as Twitter that "formal infringement
proceedings" had been opened "against @X.".
The Commission will now
investigate X’s systems and
policies related to certain
suspected infringements, Johannes Bahrke, European Commissioner
spokesperson, via Al Jazeera.
It does not prejudge
the outcome of
the investigation, Johannes Bahrke, European Commissioner
spokesperson, via Al Jazeera.
Al Jazeera reports that the investigation will focus
on X's efforts to curb the spread of illegal content
and whether those efforts were effective.
The probe will also reportedly look at issues with
user interface, deceptive "verified" accounts
and a lack of access to data for researchers.
X remains committed to complying
with the Digital Services Act,
and is cooperating with
the regulatory process, X statement, via Al Jazeera.
It is important that this
process remains free
of political influence
and follows the law, X statement, via Al Jazeera.
X is focused on creating a safe
and inclusive environment for
all users on our platform, while
protecting freedom of expression,
and we will continue to work
tirelessly towards this goal, X statement, via Al Jazeera