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Brussels orders X to hand over documents on algorithm Expansion of probe follows complaints from politicians in Germany ahead of election next month
Expansion of probe follows complaints from politicians in Germany ahead of election next month
Brussels has ordered Elon Musk to fully disclose recent changes made to recommendations on X, stepping up an investigation into the role of the social media platform in European politics. When asked if the expanded probe was a response to a controversial interview Mr Musk conducted last week with AfD co-leader Alice Weidel, a Commission spokesperson said the new request helped “us monitor systems around all these events taking place”. “We are committed to ensuring that every platform operating in the EU respects our legislation, which aims to make the online environment fair, safe, and democratic for all European citizens,” said Henna Virkkunen, the Commission’s digital chief.
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