According to the Engadget portal, regulators are particularly interested in changes to algorithms, as well as certain APIs used by the social network X to moderate content and control the security of accounts. Musk’s social network was also subject to a storage order requiring the company to retain internal documents regarding future changes to its algorithms until the end of 2025.
In her statement, European Commission Deputy Chairman Henna Virkkunen said that the aim of the EC is to ensure compliance with EU legislation. As he puts it, the European Commission is trying to create “a fair, safe and democratic online space for all citizens.”
The EC’s investigation began in December 2023, and companies that violate the law will face fines of up to 6% of their global annual revenue.
Source: Ferra
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