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EU opens investigation into X over alleged disinformation
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https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-67097020
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The EU is investigating Elon Musk’s X over the possible spread of terrorist and violent content, and hate speech, after Hamas’ attack on Israel.
Social media firms have seen a surge in misinformation about the conflict between Israel and Hamas, including doctored images and mislabelled videos.
Mr Breton did not give details on the disinformation he was referring to in the letter, but said instances of “fake and manipulated images and facts” were widely reported on the social media platform.
Failure to comply with the DSA can result in EU fines of as much as 6% of a company’s global turnover, or potentially suspension of the service.
Formed in 2016, the volunteer council contained about 100 independent groups who advised on issues such as self-harm, child abuse and hate speech.
Meanwhile, a Meta spokesperson told the BBC the company was “working around the clock to keep our platforms safe” and had established a “special operations centre” staffed with experts to monitor the situation.
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