The European Commission said on Friday it was stepping up its investigation into whether Elon Musk's social media network X breached EU rules on content moderation with requests for information and an order for it to retain relevant documents.

The EU has ordered the X to provide internal documents on its recommender systems and preserve information on any changes to it until 2025.

The EU has sought X’s commercial APIs and Internal documentation related to content moderation and account virality.

European regulators announced new orders demanding X turn over its recommendation algorithm to evaluate whether it violates any EU laws.

The expanded probe represents a significant escalation in the EU’s oversight of social media platforms and their potential influence on democratic processes. It highlights growing tensions between tech platforms’ algorithmic practices and European regulatory frameworks designed to protect democratic integrity and fair information dissemination.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is launching a crusade against what he sees as the downsides of social media.

The European Union is considering expanding its investigation into whether Elon Musk's social media network X breached its content moderation rulebook, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing the bloc's tech policy chief.

The Commission said President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House did not affect its commitment to enforcing its laws.

The EU on Friday demanded X hand over more details about its algorithms and any future changes as part of its wide-ranging probe into the platform, as Elon Musk's outbursts on European politics ramp up pressure for the bloc to act.

EU rules requiring tech firms to police online content have come under pressure since Trump — an avid social media user who has long railed at alleged left-wing bias in content moderation — was reelected as U.S. president in November. BRUSSELS (AFP ...

Ms Henna Virkkunen says the EU is assessing whether Musk’s X social network breached its content moderation rulebook. Read more at straitstimes.com.