The European Commission (EC) is planning to “energetically” advance its probe into content moderation on X (formerly Twitter), potentially ordering changes at Elon Musk’s social network in the coming months, Bloomberg reported.
Since 2023, the EC has been investigating X for possible violations of the Digital Services Act (DSA). Notably, it’s the group’s first formal probe under the DSA, which requires very large online platforms to meet strict content moderation and transparency standards to ensure user safety, reduce misinformation, prevent illegal/harmful activity, and facilitate “a fair and open online platform environment.”
I mean, it feels weird to defend the EU for its incredible phlegm, but this isn’t what’s happening here. They don’t plan to leave things as they are but decided to get their fat and heavy ass moving “a bit faster”. This actually is “taking actual measures”. I guess we both agree that more and faster is needed, but I think in order to achieve that it is necessary to win those “moderate centrist fuckers” for the cause instead of cursing and capitulating, even if that feels much better.