The European Commission has launched legal action against social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, under its landmark law for online platforms, the Digital Services Act (DSA).
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00:00 The European Union is investigating the social media platform X over possible breaches of
00:05 social media law. It`s the first time that the European Commission launches an infringement
00:10 procedure under its Digital Services Act. The legislation was approved to create a safer
00:15 digital space where the fundamental rights of users are protected and to establish a
00:19 level playing field for businesses.
00:23 The opening of proceedings means that the commission will now investigate its assistance
00:26 and policies related to certain suspected infringements. It does not prejudge the outcome
00:31 of the investigation.
00:32 The decision was announced on the social media platform itself by Thierry Breton, the commissioner
00:37 in charge of the EU`s internal market.
00:40 The investigation will look into whether X, formerly known as Twitter, failed to do enough
00:44 to curb the spread of illegal content. And also, whether measures to combat information
00:48 manipulation were effective.
00:50 The EU will also examine whether X was transparent enough on the matter. The European Commission
00:55 has already called out Elon Musk, X`s owner, to do more towards eliminating hate speech,
01:00 misinformation and violent terrorist content related to the war between Israel and Hamas.
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