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EU rules don't prohibit Elon Musk's German far-right chat on X
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7m ago
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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.
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EU asked to say how much funding given to Elon Musk's firms
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5m ago
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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.
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Elon Musk's X has a fraction of rivals' content moderators, EU says
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1y ago
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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.
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X races to contain damage after Elon Musk endorses antisemitic post
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1y ago
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Elon Musk's endorsement of an antisemitic post on Twitter has led to IBM suspending its advertising on the platform. Musk, who owns and renamed Twitter as "X," has faced criticism for tolerating and promoting antisemitic abuse on the social media site. IBM, which committed $1 million in advertising spending on X, immediately paused its ads and stated that it has "zero tolerance for hate speech and discrimination." Musk's endorsement of the post has been compared to the far-right "Great Replacement Theory" by Jewish groups.
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Elon Musk’s X resumes operations in Brazil after compliance with Supreme Court orders | Mint
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10m ago
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- Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) has been restored in Brazil after the platform complied with the country's Supreme Court order banning far-right accounts. - The restoration comes after nearly a month of shutdown since August 30. - Brazilian Supreme Court's Justice Alexandre de Moraes authorized the restoration of X in Brazil. - Moraes and Musk had been at odds over the issue of far-right accounts, misinformation, and free speech. - Musk's X has now fully complied with the court's demands, including blocking the banned accounts, paying fines, and appointing a legal representative in Brazil. - The move by Musk is seen as a pragmatic decision driven by economic consequences and the potential loss of millions of users and advertising revenue in Brazil, its third-largest market worldwide.
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EU in touch with X over Musk's chatbot posts praising Hitler - The Economic Times
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1m ago
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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.
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Musk's X breached DSA online content rules, EU says
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1y ago
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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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X will show news headlines on platform again: Elon Musk
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1y ago
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Elon Musk announced that the news headlines will be displayed again on X, after they were removed for "improved aesthetics." In an upcoming update, the platform will overlay the title in the upper portion of the image of a URL card, while still preserving the headline on the image. The change in October had made it necessary for users to click or tap on the URL card to view the title. This development comes amidst several top companies pausing their advertisements on X due to concerns over Musk's endorsement of far-right viewpoints.
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Spain's deputy PM Yolanda Diaz withdraws from Elon Musk's X platform
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7m ago
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Spain's deputy prime minister, Yolanda Diaz, announced her withdrawal from Elon Musk's social media platform X, criticizing its algorithm for promoting xenophobia and extremist views. This decision follows Musk's controversial gesture at an event related to President Donald Trump, which was compared online to a Nazi salute. Diaz, alongside her Sumar party ministers, will cease posting on X, echoing similar actions by German ministries and universities dissatisfied with the platform.
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Elon Musk chats with German far-right leader, amplifying party's message ahead of election
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7m ago
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Elon Musk, via his social media platform X, live-streamed a conversation with Alice Weidel, co-leader of Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, endorsing it ahead of national elections. This act has raised concerns about potential political interference in Europe. Musk's behaviors, including supporting controversial figures and criticising leaders, have prompted the European Commission to monitor his activities for compliance with the Digital Services Act, aimed at regulating social media platforms.
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EU probes Musk's xAI buyout of X: Bloomberg News report
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2m ago
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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.
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