Things are getting heated in the tech world! Thierry Breton, a top official from the European Commission, just sent a pretty intense letter to Elon Musk. The letter is a formal reminder to Musk that his platform, X (formerly known as Twitter), has to comply with the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA).

Musk will be interviewing Trump live at 8pm on X.

Breton highlights a couple of major points:

Compliance with EU Law: Musk’s platform has over 300 million users, with a third in the EU. Breton’s making it clear that X needs to follow the DSA’s rules, especially given its status as a “Very Large Online Platform.” This includes protecting freedom of expression and media freedom while also making sure harmful content doesn’t spiral out of control.

Content Moderation: Breton’s really emphasizing that X has to be diligent in moderating content, particularly when it comes to illegal content, hate speech, and disinformation. He even mentions ongoing proceedings against X regarding the spread of illegal content and disinformation, which is pretty serious.

Potential Consequences: If X fails to comply with the DSA, the EU could take further action. Breton’s not messing around—he mentions that they could use their full “toolbox” of measures to protect EU citizens.

This letter is basically a strong warning shot across the bow, letting Musk know that the EU is keeping a close eye on how X handles its content, especially with big political events coming up. It’s a reminder that even tech giants like Musk can’t ignore the rules when it comes to operating in the EU.

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