EU launches probe into Elon Musk's X for alleged failure to counter illegal content, disinformation

The European Union has opened an investigation into Elon Musk’s social media platform X under its Digital Services Act (DSA). European Commissioner Thierry Breton said the EU had opened a formal infringement proceeding against the platform formerly known as Twitter for suspected breach of obligations to counter illegal content and disinformation, suspected breach of transparency obligations, and suspected deceptive design of the user interface. The investigation marks one of the first big test cases of the DSA since it was announced earlier this year. The legislation is intended to prevent...