social network Formerly known as Twitter, X’s days may be numbered in the European Union (EU). Owner, tech mogul Elon MuskHe is considering removing her from that area to avoid complying with new laws that force him to stop terrorism. disinformation.
The richest man in the world is considering eliminating the availability of this service, a company insider revealed to ‘Insider’. platform or block access in 27 EU countries. But neither Musk nor European officials They responded to requests from the American media and did not provide official information on the matter.
The apparent reason for a hypothetical farewell to the old Twitter could be: Digital Services Law (DSA), which challenges major platforms Internet to stop the proliferation fake news. This pioneering regulation came into force last August and, unlike Facebook, Google, tiktok And MicrosoftX was the only one who did not take precautions to adapt. arrangement.
The EU is considering imposing harsh sanctions that could jump up to 6 percent of the company’s global annual turnover and removing the company from the single market if it does not comply with the new law. A million dollar fine could weaken X’s already weakened business model. Advertising revenues fell by 55% last year, according to an external analysis of the company accessed by Reuters.
Tension with Brussels
Musk’s disdain has strained his relations with Brussels, which has publicly scolded him in recent months for repeatedly failing to comply with the rules and failing to notify the European Commission of steps taken to improve its response to the spread of hoaxes and content. . Musk also refused to share internal company information with outside regulators and researchers.
Last Thursday, European authorities launched an investigation into X on the grounds that he did not do enough to respond to the avalanche of disinformation published in the wake of the renewed decision. War between Israel and Hamas inside Loop. They had previously warned Musk that his failure to act led to manipulation campaigns launched by him. Russia on your platform.
It is not unrelated that Musk laid off 80% of former Twitter staff, which greatly limited the team responsible for content moderation. It also closed most of the company’s twenty international offices in Europe, India, Australia and Africa.