European officials warned X on Tuesday that the company formerly known as Twitter appears to have been hosting misinformation and illegal content about the war between Hamas and Israel, in potential violation of the European Union’s signature content moderation law.
In a letter addressed to X owner Elon Musk, Thierry Breton, a top European commissioner, said X faces “very precise obligations regarding content moderation” and that the company’s handling of the unfolding conflict so far has raised doubts about its compliance.
Much of the problematic content appears to stem from platform changes made under Musk’s supervision, Breton suggested in the letter, which he shared on X. Under the DSA, which became enforceable for large platforms in August, companies must also act swiftly when officials highlight content that violates European laws, which X may not be doing, Breton warned.
In an exchange on X, Musk replied to Breton. “Our policy is that everything is open source and transparent, an approach that I know the EU supports,” Musk wrote. “Please list the violations you allude to on X, so that that the public can see them.” In an effort to make the video look like a real BBC News report, its creators used graphics almost identical to what the BBC uses in its own online video reports.X did not remove the fake BBC News video, but it did append a small label under the video noting it is “manipulated media.”
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Elon Musk’s X adds to fog of war at outset of Israel-Hamas conflictMisinformation has run rampant on Elon Musk’s social media platform X in the 48 hours since Hamas militants’ surprise attack on Israel, with users sharing false and misleading claims about the conflict and Musk himself pointing users to an account known for spreading misinformation.
Read more »
At least two Filipinos injured in Israel amid Israel-Hamas conflict, says envoyThe Philippine Embassy in Israel says at least two Filipinos were injured as the war between Israeli forces and the Palestinian militant group Hamas continues.
Read more »
Filipinos in Israel advised to stay put amid Hamas attacksThere are no verified Filipino casualties or abductions yet, the Philippine government says. Most Filipinos in Israel are situated north of Gaza, which has been the hotspot of attacks.
Read more »
Oil prices soar after Hamas attack on IsraelDefining the News
Read more »
Israel declares war, bombards Gaza and battles to dislodge Hamas fighters after surprise attackTEL AVIV, Israel — The Israeli government formally declared war and gave the green light for “significant military steps” to retaliate against Hamas...
Read more »