The EU Intensifies Scrutiny of X as Meta Embraces Its Controversial Moderation Model
"EU investigates X's content moderation, Meta follows suit."
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The EU Intensifies Scrutiny of X as Meta Embraces Its Controversial Moderation Model
The European Union is ramping up its investigation into X (formerly Twitter), seeking to determine whether the platform's revised content moderation practices comply with the bloc's stringent Digital Services Act (DSA). This scrutiny comes amidst growing concerns over X's approach to combating illegal and harmful content, an approach that Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, recently adopted. X Under the DSA Microscope: The EU's Justice Commissioner, Michael McGrath, and Tech Policy Leader, Henna Virkkunen, have pledged to expedite the investigation, driven by a complaint filed by German lawmakers regarding Elon Musk's promotion of a far-right political leader on the platform. The probe, initiated in December 2023, focuses on several key areas: Dissemination of Illegal Content: The investigation scrutinizes X's effectiveness in addressing the spread of illegal content, particularly in the context of Hamas' attacks on Israel. Community Notes Syste…
