The EU wants to know how X’s recommendation algorithm works

As part of the ongoing investigation into X, the European Commission has done so From the company related to how it works a job. The EU’s regulatory arm is particularly interested in any recent changes to the algorithm. The European Commission said it had asked X to provide information by February 15 as part of an intensified investigation into the Digital Services Act (DSA).

Furthermore, regulators requested access to certain APIs provided by X so that it can “directly investigate content moderation and account proliferation.” The Commission also issued a retention order for

“Today, we are taking further steps to highlight the compliance of our “We are committed to ensuring that every platform operating in the EU respects our legislation, which aims to make the online environment fair, secure and democratic for all European citizens.”

European Commission In December 2023 to consider possible violations of the Day Residency Act. Companies deemed to have violated the law face fines of up to six percent of their global annual revenue.

Thierry Breton, former European Commissioner for the Internal Market, said the bloc was examining whether X had failed to meet its obligations regarding transparency and tackling illegal content. Potentially deceptive design practices are also subject to the Commission’s scrutiny.

Regulators intensified their investigations after X’s owner, Elon Musk, publicly supported the UK’s Reform Party, as well as the far-right Alternative for Germany party ahead of elections in February. like It is noted that some European politicians have claimed that Musk is interfering in the elections. He denounced the criticism as an attack on freedom of expression and democracy.

To that end, the committee is examining whether X algorithms obscure certain viewpoints while amplifying one narrative. However, it has been said that Musk is free to speak as he pleases.