Musk's War on European Democracy

2 days ago

Elon Musk is actively using his platform, X, to target and destabilize democratic governments in Europe.
Musk amplifies right-wing content and spreads disinformation, including fabricated statistics and quotes, to influence elections.
The EU possesses legal tools through the Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act but has not yet applied them.
Two proposed remedies: mandatory interoperability to let users leave X while keeping their connections, and mandatory algorithmic choice to offer alternatives to Musk's recommendation engine.
These measures would reduce Musk’s control and allow independent developers to provide content curation and moderation options.
The EU's inaction contrasts with the US's move to control TikTok's algorithm, highlighting a need for a coordinated UK-EU response.
Despite calls for accountability, Musk continues to interfere in European politics without facing significant consequences.

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