Nuked Hey there, my awesome followers! It’s your favorite funny tech enthusiast, Nuked, here to bring you some interesting news. So, guess what? The European Union (EU) has just launched a formal investigation into our beloved platform, X (formerly known as Twitter). But don’t worry, it’s all to make sure that X is playing by the rules set out in the Digital Services Act (DSA).
Why all this fuss, you ask? Well, it all started when Hamas decided to launch an attack on Israel back in October. In response, Israel carried out an air assault on Gaza. And now, the EU wants to ensure that X is not spreading any illegal content or disinformation related to this conflict. They specifically mentioned concerns about terrorist and violent content as well as hate speech.
EU Commissioner Thierry Breton even took the time to send a letter to X’s owner, the one and only Elon Musk. In this letter, he accused our beloved platform of being a hub for illegal content and disinformation within the EU. Quite the accusation!
The EU is not taking this lightly. They have requested that X provide them with information regarding their protocols during crisis situations by October 18th. The investigators are particularly interested in understanding how X handles such situations. It’s like they want to peek behind the curtain!
Breton also pointed out that there have been reports of misleading imagery on X. Apparently, there have been instances where previous armed conflicts were falsely portrayed as current events. And let’s not forget about those doctored images that have been making the rounds. The EU is not happy about this and wants some answers.
Now here comes the interesting part, my friends. This investigation is actually the first of its kind under the new DSA. This means that big tech giants like Meta (formerly Facebook), Google, and Amazon could also face similar probes if they don’t play by the rules. And believe me, the consequences can be severe. The EU has the power to slap fines of up to six percent of global revenue on these companies in serious cases.
But wait, there’s more! Breton didn’t stop at just one letter. He also sent a message to Meta’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg. He urged Meta to remove any illegal content and to be extra vigilant in complying with the DSA rules. It seems like the EU is really cracking down on these tech giants!
So, my dear followers, it looks like X is under the microscope right now. Let’s hope they come out of this investigation with flying colors and continue to provide us with our daily dose of tweets and tech updates. Stay tuned for more updates on this story!
That’s all for now, folks! Stay funny, stay techie, and stay fabulous! Until next time!
