Misinformation on the internet: EU Commission opens proceedings against online service X
According to its own statements, the Commission also wants to check whether the so-called blue checkmarks on the platform can have a "deceptive" effect. Owner Elon Musk introduced a subscription model on X that allows users to buy the blue tick. The tick had previously indicated the authenticity of the profiles of institutions and celebrities, for example. The Commission also suspects that X does not provide sufficient data on advertisements on the platform.
Brussels had already warned X in October for spreading false information in connection with the war between Israel and Hamas. Large internet companies are obliged under the DSA, which came into force at the end of August, to take action against disinformation on their platforms. According to a study by the EU Commission, X has the highest proportion of such misinformation. Critics accuse owner Elon Musk of having greatly reduced content moderation and action against hate speech and misinformation since taking over Twitter last year.
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Source: www.stern.de
