Elon Musk does not grasp EU fears about disinformation on X, official says

Elon Musk does not grasp EU fears about disinformation on X, official says

EU commissioner Vera Jourová says tech firms must hire staff versed in legal and historical context of free speech in Europe

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Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of X, formerly known as Twitter, lacks understanding of European concerns over the hatred and division that can result from the spread of disinformation, a senior EU commissioner has said.

Speaking just days before the European parliamentary elections, in which disinformation, particularly Russian-backed propaganda, has been a key issue, Věra Jourová criticised what she said was a clear deterioration in content moderation on X since Musk bought the platform in 2022.

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