Elon Musk's Social Media Platform Faces Regulatory Action for Breaching EU Online Content Rules

Saturday, 13 July 2024, 04:11

The European Commission identifies X's dark patterns, advertising transparency, and data access as violating EU rules. Findings from the investigation could result in penalties and operational changes for Elon Musk's social media company X. The European Commission's decision follows a thorough assessment under the Digital Services Act, highlighting potential repercussions for the company's practices.
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Elon Musk's Social Media Platform Faces Regulatory Action for Breaching EU Online Content Rules

EU Regulators Challenge X's Compliance

The European Commission has ruled that Elon Musk's social media platform, X, violated EU online content regulations.

Key Findings

  • Dark Patterns: Identified as violating EU rules, impacting user experience.
  • Advertising Transparency: Issues with X's advertising practices scrutinized for non-compliance.
  • Data Access: Concerns raised regarding researcher access to critical data on the platform.

The European Commission's investigative efforts under the Digital Services Act aim to enforce compliance and transparency in online content management.


This article was prepared using information from open sources in accordance with the principles of Ethical Policy. The editorial team is not responsible for absolute accuracy, as it relies on data from the sources referenced.


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