The old boy looks a little light in the loafers...
Posted on 08/13/2024 4:11:37 AM PDT by MtnClimber
A European Union commissioner sent a letter to billionaire Elon Musk Monday, warning him that he must comply with EU law ahead of his interview with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on his social media platform X, or face legal consequences.
The interview, scheduled for 8:00 PM Eastern Time, will be accessible to the EU’s 100 million users.
Because of this, EU Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton told Musk, “I am compelled to remind you of the due diligence obligations set out in the Digital Services Act (DSA).”
“This notably means ensuring, on one hand, that freedom of expression and of information, including media freedom and pluralism, are effectively protected and, on the other hand, that all proportionate and effective mitigation measures are put in place regarding the amplification of harmful content in connection with relevant events, including live streaming, which, if unaddressed, might increase the risk profile of X and generate detrimental effects on civic discourse and public security,” Breton wrote.
The DSA is a NATO censorship law that is designed to stop the spread of populist parties in the West, according to cyber security expert Mike Benz.
In his letter to Musk, the EU commissioner implied that hate speech and disinformation on X contributed to the recent riots in Great Britain over the slaughter of three young girls at a Taylor Swift dance class in Southport, England.
“This is important against the background of recent examples of public unrest brought about by the amplification of content that promotes hatred, disorder, incitement to violence, or certain instances of disinformation,” he said.
Breton told Musk that X must inform EU judicial and administrative authorities of measures taken to address content the EU considers illegal, including “hate speech,” “incitement to violence” and “disinformation.”
To stay in compliance with the DSA, Breton said X must take swift action against illegal content and publicly report its content moderation measures.
“DSA obligations apply without exceptions or discrimination to the moderation of the whole user community and content of X (including yourself as a user with over 190 million followers) which is accessible to EU users and should be fulfilled in line with the risk-based approach of the DSA, which requires greater due diligence in case of a foreseeable increase of the risk profile”, Breton wrote in his letter.
The EU commissioner referenced the EU’s ongoing proceedings against X over the alleged spread of “illegal content” and “the effectiveness of the measures taken to combat disinformation.”
In a ruling last month, EU tech regulators said X breached the DSA and deceived users through its use of blue checkmarks.
Musk is reportedly considering having his platform exit the European market in reaction to the DSA’s intrusions.
In his letter, Breton threatened to use the full “toolbox” of measures to protect EU citizens from “serious harm.”
“My services and I will be extremely vigilant to any evidence that points to breaches of the DSA and will not hesitate to use the full use of our toolbox, including by adopting interim measures, if it be warranted to protect EU citizens from serious harm,” he said.
“With great audience comes greater responsibility,” Breton wrote on X, Monday. “As there is a risk of amplification of potentially harmful content in [the EU] in connection with events with major audience around the world, I sent this letter to Elon Musk,” Breton added.
In response to Breton’s letter, Musk simply posted “Bonjour!”
In a subsequent post, he added: “To be honest, I really wanted to respond with this Tropic Thunder meme, but I would NEVER do something so rude & irresponsible!”
Was there some kind of internet attack on X-Twitter that caused the 45 minute delay and what seemed to be other interference?
Also known as.......MYOB
I think Musk posted that there was a DDOS attack at the beginning.
I was listening on Benny Johnson’s streaming channel and was what they reported.
The old boy looks a little light in the loafers...
The EU doesn’t want Trump or Musk to give the European “subjects” any crazy ideas about individual liberty and freedom. Even speaking of that in the EU seems to be banned.
Hitler nostalgia is sweeping the EU and “European Union” is just another way of saying “Fourth Reich”.
Musk’s toolbox is much bigger.
The EU’s meme ban and link tax were a preview of coming attractions.
Public didn’t object and now it has the Digital Services Act.
The UK recently passed the Online Safety Act.
Again, crickets.
Deep States have made their intentions perfectly clear.
Why do we refuse to believe them...
Musk was saying that he might have to shut down twitter and reopen it on a regional basis.
Here’s the President Trump - Elon Musk chat:
https://x.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1823144316014911820
Really good to listen to. Some of the same ole, but a lot of new.
Go for it, the grip on “information “ you have held is dwindling
There is a YouTube channel I like, but the host often talks about disinformation and I have asked repeatedly “ who is determining what is the truth and what is disinformation?” Simply not agreeing with something does not make it false or disinformation.
What is the difference between a “conspiracy theory “ and the “truth”?
Answer: 6 months
Heard this awhile back and though a bit simplistic it is not far off
Lost the claims about Covid disinformation that have been proven to be true.
Who watches the watchers….
Elon and X terrifies them
The majority of European men are beta-cucks. Sure there’s been some fightback in England lately; but most of them are happy to be ruled by an overbearing nanny state. As long as they’ve got their soccer and porn, they’re just fine.
Any of you limey b*****ds try enforcing your censorship laws here will find we have a 2nd Amendment as well as a 1st. And we like Elon.
Fight your own damn war and pay us back for all our help.
BTW, good luck training F-16 pilots without us.
Good luck training F-16 pilots without F-16s.
You know, words like, "..go peacefully and patriotically to protest before the Halls of Congress."
No country in the EU has the ballz to attack America. If they want to try, bring it on. Oh, and all that America funding $$$$ you’ve been getting is stopped right now.
As a 3 dollar bill!
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