Elon Musk’s X could become the first platform to fall foul of the European Union’s new Digital Services Act.
Ironically taking to X (formerly Twitter) this afternoon, European Union Digital Commissioner Thierry Breton set out X’s alleged infringements, which include “suspected breach of obligations to counter illegal content and disinformation, suspected breach of transparency obligations and suspected deceptive design of user interface.” Breton posted the official document on his X timeline.
“The opening of proceedings means that the Commission will now investigate X’s systems and policies related to certain suspected infringements. It does not prejudge the outcome of the investigation,” an EU Commission spokesman told the BBC.
In response, a statement from Musk’s platform said that it is focused on creating a “safe and inclusive environment for all users on our platform, while protecting freedom of expression, and we will continue to work tirelessly towards this goal.
Ironically taking to X (formerly Twitter) this afternoon, European Union Digital Commissioner Thierry Breton set out X’s alleged infringements, which include “suspected breach of obligations to counter illegal content and disinformation, suspected breach of transparency obligations and suspected deceptive design of user interface.” Breton posted the official document on his X timeline.
“The opening of proceedings means that the Commission will now investigate X’s systems and policies related to certain suspected infringements. It does not prejudge the outcome of the investigation,” an EU Commission spokesman told the BBC.
In response, a statement from Musk’s platform said that it is focused on creating a “safe and inclusive environment for all users on our platform, while protecting freedom of expression, and we will continue to work tirelessly towards this goal.
- 12/18/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
European Union policymakers have made history, becoming the first legislative body worldwide to pass legislation regulating the use of artificial intelligence technology and to put up guardrails governing the commercial and public applications of AI.
“Europe has positioned itself as a pioneer, understanding the importance of its role as a global standard setter,” said Thierry Breton, the European commissioner who helped negotiate the deal to approve the AI Act, which was passed by the European Commission, European Council, and the European Parliament on Friday, Dec. 8 after a 36-hour negotiating marathon.
Calling the vote “a historic moment,” EU Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen said the AI Act would provide “legal certainty and opens the way for innovation in trustworthy AI” and would make “a substantial contribution to the development of global guardrails for trustworthy AI.”
The AI Act hopes to act as a benchmark for countries worldwide looking to balance...
“Europe has positioned itself as a pioneer, understanding the importance of its role as a global standard setter,” said Thierry Breton, the European commissioner who helped negotiate the deal to approve the AI Act, which was passed by the European Commission, European Council, and the European Parliament on Friday, Dec. 8 after a 36-hour negotiating marathon.
Calling the vote “a historic moment,” EU Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen said the AI Act would provide “legal certainty and opens the way for innovation in trustworthy AI” and would make “a substantial contribution to the development of global guardrails for trustworthy AI.”
The AI Act hopes to act as a benchmark for countries worldwide looking to balance...
- 12/11/2023
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The European Commission has sent a formal notice to Elon Musk’s X requesting information on the social media platform’s provisions to deal with illegal content, disinformation and abusive material posted on the site in the wake of the Israel-Hamas conflict.
European Commissioner for the Internal Market Thierry Breton, who announced the move on his X account on Thursday, said it marked the first step in an investigation to determine X’s compliance with the European Union’s Digital Services Act (Dsa).
“The Dsa is here to protect both freedom of expression & our democracies — including in times of crisis,” wrote Breton.
The request comes just two days after Breton first wrote to Musk warning him about a proliferation of disinformation and abusive content on X in the wake of Saturday’s deadly attack on Israel and gave him 24 hours to deal with it.
Breton warned that failure to act...
European Commissioner for the Internal Market Thierry Breton, who announced the move on his X account on Thursday, said it marked the first step in an investigation to determine X’s compliance with the European Union’s Digital Services Act (Dsa).
“The Dsa is here to protect both freedom of expression & our democracies — including in times of crisis,” wrote Breton.
The request comes just two days after Breton first wrote to Musk warning him about a proliferation of disinformation and abusive content on X in the wake of Saturday’s deadly attack on Israel and gave him 24 hours to deal with it.
Breton warned that failure to act...
- 10/12/2023
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
X Corp. CEO Linda Yaccarino has responded to a warning letter from the European Union about “violent and terrorist content” on the social media platform related to the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas’ attacks on Israel.
“Everyday we’re reminded of our global responsibility to protect the public conversation by ensuring everyone has access to real-time information and safeguarding the platform for all our users,” she said in a letter that she also posted on X (formerly Twitter). “In response to the recent terrorist attack on Israel by Hamas, we’ve redistributed resources and refocused internal teams who are working around the clock to address this rapidly evolving situation.”
Added the CEO: “There is no place on X for terrorist organizations or violent extremist groups, and we continue to remove such accounts in real-time, including proactive efforts.”
And she highlighted: “Since the terrorist attack on Israel, we have taken action to...
“Everyday we’re reminded of our global responsibility to protect the public conversation by ensuring everyone has access to real-time information and safeguarding the platform for all our users,” she said in a letter that she also posted on X (formerly Twitter). “In response to the recent terrorist attack on Israel by Hamas, we’ve redistributed resources and refocused internal teams who are working around the clock to address this rapidly evolving situation.”
Added the CEO: “There is no place on X for terrorist organizations or violent extremist groups, and we continue to remove such accounts in real-time, including proactive efforts.”
And she highlighted: “Since the terrorist attack on Israel, we have taken action to...
- 10/12/2023
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
X CEO Linda Yaccarino has responded to European Union Commissioner Thierry Breton’s letter to her boss Elon Musk calling on him to act swiftly to remove posts from the platform spreading disinformation around the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Breton, who as E.U. Commissioner for the Internal Market has oversight on digital affairs in the 27-country political and economic bloc, had given Musk 24 hours to clean up the site in a letter posted on X on Tuesday at 7pm Cet.
Failure to comply, he warned, would lead to sanctions under the rules of the E.U.’s Digital Services Act.
In a letter, dated October 11 but made public on X’s Global Government Affairs handle early on Thursday, October 12, in Europe, Yaccarino said the platform had “redistributed resources and refocused internal teams” to deal with the issue.
“In accordance with your request to respond in 24 hours, this a high-level summary of our work,...
Breton, who as E.U. Commissioner for the Internal Market has oversight on digital affairs in the 27-country political and economic bloc, had given Musk 24 hours to clean up the site in a letter posted on X on Tuesday at 7pm Cet.
Failure to comply, he warned, would lead to sanctions under the rules of the E.U.’s Digital Services Act.
In a letter, dated October 11 but made public on X’s Global Government Affairs handle early on Thursday, October 12, in Europe, Yaccarino said the platform had “redistributed resources and refocused internal teams” to deal with the issue.
“In accordance with your request to respond in 24 hours, this a high-level summary of our work,...
- 10/12/2023
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
European Commissioner Thierry Breton has written to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg following a surge in disinformation on the social networks in the wake of the Israel-Hamas conflict asking him to be extra vigilant about content moderation.
The letter comes less than 24 hours after Breton wrote a similar public letter to X owner Elon Musk asking him to remove disinformation related to the conflict from his platform, formerly known as Twitter.
“In light of a number of serious developments, let me recall the precise obligations regarding content moderation under the EU Digital Services Act,” Breton wrote in his letter addressed to Zuckerberg which was then posted on the social networks on Wednesday.
“Firstly, following the terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas against Israel we are seeing a surge of illegal content and disinformation being disseminated in the E.U. via certain platforms,” it continued. “I would ask you to be very...
The letter comes less than 24 hours after Breton wrote a similar public letter to X owner Elon Musk asking him to remove disinformation related to the conflict from his platform, formerly known as Twitter.
“In light of a number of serious developments, let me recall the precise obligations regarding content moderation under the EU Digital Services Act,” Breton wrote in his letter addressed to Zuckerberg which was then posted on the social networks on Wednesday.
“Firstly, following the terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas against Israel we are seeing a surge of illegal content and disinformation being disseminated in the E.U. via certain platforms,” it continued. “I would ask you to be very...
- 10/11/2023
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
European Commissioner for the Internal Market Thierry Breton has written to Elon Musk calling on him to remove disinformation related to the Israel-Hamas War from his platform X, formerly known as Twitter.
‘Following the terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas against Israel, we have indications that your platform is being used to disseminate illegal content and disinformation in the EU,” Breton wrote in a letter which he also posted on X on Tuesday evening.
“Let me remind you that the Digital Services Act sets very precise obligations regarding content moderation,” it continued.
If X fails to comply with the disinformation regulations included in the European Union’s Digital Services Act, the platform faces penalties, including fines of up to 6% of its total worldwide annual turnover.
In an interestingly timed announcement, Breton then posted some 14 hours later on his X account that he had joined burgeoning rival social media platform Bluesky,...
‘Following the terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas against Israel, we have indications that your platform is being used to disseminate illegal content and disinformation in the EU,” Breton wrote in a letter which he also posted on X on Tuesday evening.
“Let me remind you that the Digital Services Act sets very precise obligations regarding content moderation,” it continued.
If X fails to comply with the disinformation regulations included in the European Union’s Digital Services Act, the platform faces penalties, including fines of up to 6% of its total worldwide annual turnover.
In an interestingly timed announcement, Breton then posted some 14 hours later on his X account that he had joined burgeoning rival social media platform Bluesky,...
- 10/11/2023
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
A top European Union official on Tuesday warned Elon Musk to get a handle on misinformation and other harmful content being distributed on X (formerly Twitter) amid escalating hostilities between Israeli armed forces and Hamas militants. In response, Musk demanded that the European Commission identify specific violations of EU internet regulations on X “so that the public can see them.”
Thierry Breton, who manages internet policy as Commissioner for Internal Market of the EU, shared his letter to Musk on the platform, outlining several areas of concern. Breton explained that...
Thierry Breton, who manages internet policy as Commissioner for Internal Market of the EU, shared his letter to Musk on the platform, outlining several areas of concern. Breton explained that...
- 10/10/2023
- by Miles Klee
- Rollingstone.com
The investments are worth a total of €68.2m ($72.35m) and go to companies from Spain, France and Luxembourg.
The European Commission (EC) and European Investment Fund (Eif)’s MediaInvest equity tool has unveiled its first equity investment of up to €25m in French fund Logical Content Ventures (Lcv).
It has also announced further agreements with two Spanish companies and one from Luxembourg under the Eif’s InvestEU Cultural and Creative Sectors (Ccs) Guarantee.
The four agreements are worth a total $62.5m and were announced at the San Sebastian film festival on Sunday.
Launched at the Cannes Film Festival in 2022 and...
The European Commission (EC) and European Investment Fund (Eif)’s MediaInvest equity tool has unveiled its first equity investment of up to €25m in French fund Logical Content Ventures (Lcv).
It has also announced further agreements with two Spanish companies and one from Luxembourg under the Eif’s InvestEU Cultural and Creative Sectors (Ccs) Guarantee.
The four agreements are worth a total $62.5m and were announced at the San Sebastian film festival on Sunday.
Launched at the Cannes Film Festival in 2022 and...
- 9/26/2023
- by Emilio Mayorga
- ScreenDaily
Threads, Meta’s new micro-blogging app, launched worldwide this week with the very prominent exception of the countries of the European Union, where strict data protection laws make it unclear when, or if, the Twitter rival app will see the light of day.
Meta is holding back on launching Threads in the EU until it can be sure the app won’t fall foul of European law, as Meta’s other platforms — including Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp — have in the past.
“Meta’s failure to launch Threads in the EU is more to do with making a point about European regulation than the business case for launching,” says Niamh Burns of Enders Analysis, a media research group based in London. Burns notes the setup of the new app, which involves bundling Instagram and Threads to create a “captive audience” (users set up Threads using their existing Instagram accounts, and you...
Meta is holding back on launching Threads in the EU until it can be sure the app won’t fall foul of European law, as Meta’s other platforms — including Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp — have in the past.
“Meta’s failure to launch Threads in the EU is more to do with making a point about European regulation than the business case for launching,” says Niamh Burns of Enders Analysis, a media research group based in London. Burns notes the setup of the new app, which involves bundling Instagram and Threads to create a “captive audience” (users set up Threads using their existing Instagram accounts, and you...
- 7/7/2023
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
London, June 9 (Ians) The European Union (EU) has warned Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg to take immediate action on protecting kids on Instagram or face “heavy sanctions”.
The warning came after reports emailed that Instagram’s recommendation algorithms are allegedly promoting networks of pedophiles who commission and sell child sexual abuse content on the popular image sharing platform.
The Wall Street Journal worked with researchers at Stanford University and the University of Massachusetts Amherst to undercover and expose such a network of Instagram accounts.
In a tweet, the EU’s internal market commissioner, Thierry Breton, said the company’s “voluntary code on child protection seems not to work”.
“Mark Zuckerberg must now explain and take immediate action. I will discuss with him at Meta’s HQ in Menlo Park on June 23,a he said in the tweet.
After August 25, under the Digital Services Act (Dsa), “Meta has to demonstrate...
The warning came after reports emailed that Instagram’s recommendation algorithms are allegedly promoting networks of pedophiles who commission and sell child sexual abuse content on the popular image sharing platform.
The Wall Street Journal worked with researchers at Stanford University and the University of Massachusetts Amherst to undercover and expose such a network of Instagram accounts.
In a tweet, the EU’s internal market commissioner, Thierry Breton, said the company’s “voluntary code on child protection seems not to work”.
“Mark Zuckerberg must now explain and take immediate action. I will discuss with him at Meta’s HQ in Menlo Park on June 23,a he said in the tweet.
After August 25, under the Digital Services Act (Dsa), “Meta has to demonstrate...
- 6/9/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
London, Dec 5 (Ians) Airline passengers in the European Union (EU) will soon be able to use 5G technology in their phones to full effect in the sky, the media reported.
According to BBC, the European Commission ruled that airlines can offer 5G technology alongside slower mobile data on board planes.
With this, flyers will no longer be required to put their phone in flight mode, though the details of how this will be implemented remain unknown.
“Enable innovative services for people and help European companies grow,” Thierry Breton, EU Commissioner for the Internal Market, was quoted as saying.
“The sky is no longer a limit when it comes to possibilities offered by super-fast, high-capacity connectivity,” he added.
The deadline for member states to make the 5G frequency bands available for planes is June 30, 2023, according to the report.
This will let people use all their phone’s features mid-flight – enabling calls...
According to BBC, the European Commission ruled that airlines can offer 5G technology alongside slower mobile data on board planes.
With this, flyers will no longer be required to put their phone in flight mode, though the details of how this will be implemented remain unknown.
“Enable innovative services for people and help European companies grow,” Thierry Breton, EU Commissioner for the Internal Market, was quoted as saying.
“The sky is no longer a limit when it comes to possibilities offered by super-fast, high-capacity connectivity,” he added.
The deadline for member states to make the 5G frequency bands available for planes is June 30, 2023, according to the report.
This will let people use all their phone’s features mid-flight – enabling calls...
- 12/5/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Les Arcs, Cph:Dox, Tallinn, Ghent, Dok Leipzig sign letter criticising move to network funding.
A group of 65 European film festivals have sounded the alarm over a unilateral decision by the European Union’s Media programme to abolish individual funding for their events in favour of network funding.
Under the move, festivals will be required to become a member of a consortium of festivals that will then apply for funding as a bloc and mete out what it secures between them.
Previously festivals made individual funding applications to Media, the film and audiovisual industries-focused strand of the EU’s Creative Europe programme.
A group of 65 European film festivals have sounded the alarm over a unilateral decision by the European Union’s Media programme to abolish individual funding for their events in favour of network funding.
Under the move, festivals will be required to become a member of a consortium of festivals that will then apply for funding as a bloc and mete out what it secures between them.
Previously festivals made individual funding applications to Media, the film and audiovisual industries-focused strand of the EU’s Creative Europe programme.
- 2/22/2021
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- ScreenDaily
Les Arcs, Cph:Dox, Tallinn, Ghent, Dok Leipzig sign letter criticising move to network funding.
A group of 65 European film festivals have sounded the alarm over a unilateral decision by the European Union’s Media programme to abolish individual funding for their events in favour of network funding.
Under the move, festivals will be required to become a member of a consortium of festivals that will then apply for funding as a bloc and mete out what it secures between them.
Previously festivals made individual funding applications to Media, the film and audiovisual industries-focused strand of the EU’s Creative Europe programme.
A group of 65 European film festivals have sounded the alarm over a unilateral decision by the European Union’s Media programme to abolish individual funding for their events in favour of network funding.
Under the move, festivals will be required to become a member of a consortium of festivals that will then apply for funding as a bloc and mete out what it secures between them.
Previously festivals made individual funding applications to Media, the film and audiovisual industries-focused strand of the EU’s Creative Europe programme.
- 2/22/2021
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- ScreenDaily
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