EU Will Investigate X , for Potential Violations of , New Social Media Law.<br />Al Jazeera reports that the European Union has opened <br />an investigation into social media platform X regarding <br />suspected Digital Services Act (DSA) violations. .<br />The probe will be the first of <br />its kind under the new law.<br />On December 18, European Commissioner <br />Thierry Breton posted on the platform formerly <br />known as Twitter that "formal infringement <br />proceedings" had been opened "against @X.".<br />The Commission will now <br />investigate X’s systems and <br />policies related to certain <br />suspected infringements, Johannes Bahrke, European Commissioner <br />spokesperson, via Al Jazeera.<br />It does not prejudge <br />the outcome of <br />the investigation, Johannes Bahrke, European Commissioner <br />spokesperson, via Al Jazeera.<br />Al Jazeera reports that the investigation will focus <br />on X's efforts to curb the spread of illegal content <br />and whether those efforts were effective.<br />The probe will also reportedly look at issues with <br />user interface, deceptive "verified" accounts <br />and a lack of access to data for researchers.<br />X remains committed to complying <br />with the Digital Services Act, <br />and is cooperating with <br />the regulatory process, X statement, via Al Jazeera.<br />It is important that this <br />process remains free <br />of political influence <br />and follows the law, X statement, via Al Jazeera.<br />X is focused on creating a safe <br />and inclusive environment for <br />all users on our platform, while <br />protecting freedom of expression, <br />and we will continue to work <br />tirelessly towards this goal, X statement, via Al Jazeera
