European Commission Probes Social Media Platform X for DSA Violations

The European Commission's investigation into social media platform X may consider its handling of harmful content from recent UK riots. This stems from charges under the Digital Services Act (DSA) against X, owned by Elon Musk. Although the UK is no longer an EU member, harmful DSA-violating content in the UK may affect European users.

The European Commission is currently investigating social media platform X and may factor in its handling of harmful content related to recent UK riots, according to a spokesperson.

Last month, EU officials charged X, owned by tech mogul Elon Musk, under the Digital Services Act (DSA). This law mandates large online platforms to counter illegal content and protect public security. Although the UK left the EU in 2020, harmful content breaching DSA rules and shared in the UK could still be seen by EU users, potentially breaking the law.

In recent days, disinformation and calls to violence have spread on social media in Britain after far-right and anti-Muslim groups exploited the fatal stabbing of three young girls. „While the DSA does not cover events outside of the EU, activities in the UK are visible here. If instances of hate speech or incitement to violence are found, they may be included in our proceedings against X," a Commission spokesperson informed Reuters.

X has not yet commented on the matter.

(With inputs from agencies.)