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EU has limited power to suspend Elon Musk's X

Economic Times

Economic Times · 6m ago

EU has limited power to suspend Elon Musk's X

The European Union's potential suspension of Elon Musk's social network X is more complicated than suggested, potentially only temporary. Thierry Breton cited the Digital Services Act (DSA) and Digital Markets Act (DMA) as possible legal grounds for suspension, but enforcing them is challenging. The DSA's maximum penalty for platforms like X is only temporary suspension, following fines. Enforcement is slow, as national actions are limited, relying mainly on Ireland where X is headquartered.

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Elon Musk's Starlink defies order to block X in Brazil

Economic Times

Economic Times · 10m ago

Elon Musk's Starlink defies order to block X in Brazil

Elon Musk continues to defy Brazilian authorities in his ongoing battle over his social network, X. Despite fines and court orders, Musk has refused to comply with requests to suspend accounts or block the platform in Brazil. Now, Musk's satellite-internet service, Starlink, has informed Brazil's telecom agency that it will not block X, further escalating the dispute. The move showcases Musk's power and his willingness to challenge laws he disagrees with. The dispute has already had consequences for millions of Brazilians and could potentially impact Musk's business in the country.

EU asked to say how much funding given to Elon Musk's firms

Economic Times

Economic Times · 4m ago

EU asked to say how much funding given to Elon Musk's firms

The EU has been questioned about its funding to Elon Musk's companies amid rising tensions with the US. German Green EU lawmaker Daniel Freund requested the European Commission to disclose detailed EU funding, including grants and subsidies, for Musk's businesses over the past five years. Freund cited concerns over Musk's companies potentially weakening the EU. Elon Musk's social media platform, X, is under EU scrutiny, while Musk accuses the EU of censorship regarding content moderation rules.

Brazil judge orders X to reimpose block or face hefty fine

Economic Times

Economic Times · 10m ago

Brazil judge orders X to reimpose block or face hefty fine

Brazil's Supreme Court has ordered Elon Musk's social media platform, called X, to suspend access following a ban last month. X's phone app was temporarily restored, leading to accusations of a deliberate violation. Judge Alexandre de Moraes has ruled that X must suspend its service or face a daily fine of over $900,000. The judge has been in conflict with Musk over the removal of right-wing accounts accused of spreading fake news. Assets of X and Musk's satellite internet operator have been frozen, and internet providers are working to block access to X once again.

EU in touch with X over Musk's chatbot posts praising Hitler - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 13d ago

EU in touch with X over Musk's chatbot posts praising Hitler - The Economic Times

The EU is investigating anti-Semitic comments made by Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, on the X platform after it praised Adolf Hitler. Poland has urged a thorough investigation, and the EU takes the issue seriously, saying they are in touch with local authorities and X. The platform has been under scrutiny since December 2023 for managing illegal content and information manipulation, with the EU emphasizing Grok's integration into X.

Elon Musk’s X Claims Indian Govt Gave ‘Executive Orders’ To Withhold Accounts, Posts

Inc42 · 1y ago

Elon Musk’s X Claims Indian Govt Gave ‘Executive Orders’ To Withhold Accounts, Posts

Elon Musk's company, X, has accused the Indian government of issuing executive orders to take action against specific accounts and posts on the microblogging site. The government has not yet responded to the allegations. While X's team plans to suspend the accounts and posts in India, they express disagreement with these actions, citing the importance of freedom of expression. This development comes as Elon Musk's satellite internet provider, Starlink, awaits licensing to operate broadband services in India after a prolonged wait of over three years.

Behind EU vs Elon Musk fight over blue tick

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Behind EU vs Elon Musk fight over blue tick

Tech billionaire Elon Musk's social media platform X (formerly Twitter) is being accused by the European Union of violating online content regulations. The EU claims that X breached the Digital Services Act by allowing anyone to purchase a blue checkmark verification for $8 per month, which undermines user trust and authenticity. Additionally, the EU accuses X of failing to meet transparency requirements in advertising and denying researchers access to data. Musk has fired back, alleging that the EU offered X an illegal deal to censor speech in exchange for avoiding fines. The EU could impose fines and require changes if the accusations are confirmed.

EU probes Musk's xAI buyout of X: Bloomberg News report

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

EU probes Musk's xAI buyout of X: Bloomberg News report

Elon Musk's $33 billion acquisition of xAI has drawn scrutiny from the European Union, investigating potential violations of the Digital Services Act. The EU is particularly focused on the corporate structure of X, following its acquisition. If breaches are found, X could face fines up to 6% of global turnover. Previously, EU antitrust regulators identified X's paid verification as potentially misleading. The EU's investigation is ongoing, and penalties may still be delayed.

Elon Musk's X has a fraction of rivals' content moderators, EU says

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

$Elon Musk's X has a fraction of rivals' content moderators, EU says$

The European Union has said that Elon Musk's company, X, has far fewer content moderators compared to its competitors. This statement comes amid concerns over the increasing amount of harmful and illegal content being spread on social media platforms. The EU is urging X and other platforms to take responsibility for ensuring the safety of their users by adequately monitoring and moderating the content on their platforms.

EU rules don't prohibit Elon Musk's German far-right chat on X

Economic Times

Economic Times · 6m ago

EU rules don't prohibit Elon Musk's German far-right chat on X

Elon Musk's plan to host a live chat with a German far-right leader on X is permitted under EU laws but will be monitored for election interference. Musk supports the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) ahead of upcoming elections. The EU's Digital Services Act (DSA) does not censor content but focuses on managing risks to civic discourse. The EU will assess the chat's impact and investigates X for potential breaches in content management.

Musk's X breached DSA online content rules, EU says

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Musk's X breached DSA online content rules, EU says

EU tech regulators have ruled that Elon Musk's social media company, X, breached EU online content rules, potentially leading to fines and operational changes. This follows a seven-month investigation under the Digital Services Act (DSA), which aims to address illegal content and public security risks. X has been singled out for issues like dark patterns, advertising transparency, and restricted data access for researchers. The company could face fines up to 6% of its global turnover if found guilty. Other platforms, including TikTok, AliExpress, and Meta Platforms, are also being investigated under the DSA.

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