"EU Confronts Elon Musk's X as Top Source of Disinformation Amid Rising Tensions"

The European Union's new law, the Digital Services Act, aims to hold social media giants accountable for hosting and popularizing harmful content and disinformation. The law could force companies like Twitter (owned by Elon Musk) to adopt new policies or face fines of up to 6% of their revenue. The law reflects growing concerns in Europe about the impact of disinformation on democratic governance. While Europe takes steps to combat disinformation, the United States remains mired in political and legal debates over regulating social media platforms. The law's enforcement will be a challenge, especially in policing disinformation, and could lead to years of litigation. The law applies to major social media companies, shopping sites, and search engines, and requires them to provide greater user protections, submit independent audits, and make public decisions on content removal. The law has already set the stage for a clash with Elon Musk, who withdrew from a voluntary code of conduct but must comply with the new law within the EU market.