In a move that underscores the growing tension between Big Tech and European regulators, the European Union has made a direct demand of Elon Musk, the owner of X (formerly Twitter). On Monday, August 12, 2024, a letter was sent to Musk by Thierry Breton, the EU Commissioner for Internal Market, insisting that Musk censor former President Donald Trump during an upcoming interview on the platform.
Breton, a French business executive turned politician, holds significant sway within the European Union, particularly in areas concerning the digital market and regulatory compliance. In the letter, Breton issued a stern warning to Musk, reminding him of his legal obligations under the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA). “You have the legal obligation to ensure X’s compliance with EU law and in particular the DSA in the EU,” Breton stated.
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Breton’s letter further elaborated on the expectations placed upon Musk, particularly in balancing freedom of expression with the responsibility to curb harmful content. “This notably means ensuring on one hand that freedom of expression and of information, including media freedom and pluralism, are effectively protected and, on the other hand, that all proportionate and effective mitigation measures are put in place regarding the amplification of harmful content in connection with relevant events, including live streams,” Breton wrote.
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