
Elon Musk Contacted the EU Chief To Ensure Compliance with Content Policing
Elon Musk has informed the European Commission that now that Twitter is under his ownership, the social network will continue to adhere to strict European laws on monitoring illicit online content.
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CIO Applications Europe | Monday, November 07, 2022

Elon Musk told Thierry Breton, the EU's industry chief, that he planned to comply with the region's Digital Services Act, which levies hefty fines on companies if they do not control illegal content.
FREMONT, CA: Elon Musk has informed the European Commission that now that Twitter is under his ownership, the social network will continue to adhere to strict European laws on monitoring illicit online content.
In a previously undisclosed conversation, Musk informed the EU's industry director Thierry Breton that he intended to adhere to the region's Digital Services Act, which imposes stiff fines on businesses that fail to manage illicit content.
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According to EU officials who spoke to Reuters, the self-described free speech absolutist promised to meet with Breton, a former French finance minister, in the upcoming weeks. The discussion followed Breton's tweet alerting Musk about the new European regulations.
Breton tweeted that in Europe, the bird will fly by their EU regulations. The comments from Musk seemed to indicate a practical outlook from the CEO of electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla Inc., who has previously stated his wish to have Twitter's posting restrictions reduced.
Musk hasn't provided many specifics about how he will govern the business following his USD 44 billion buyouts. He has stated that he intends to make job cuts, which has Twitter's 7,500 employees worried about the future. Later, he added that he bought Twitter to benefit humanity, whom he loves, rather than increase his financial gain.
After meeting in May, Breton and Musk indicated that they agreed about adhering to EU regulations. The EU official claims in a video that Musk was briefed on the Digital Services Act following their meeting in May. Breton uploaded the video on Twitter. Breton remarked It fits quite nicely with what they think ought to accomplish. Musk said he thinks it's completely in line with his thoughts.
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