EU Launches First Major Probe of X Under New Digital Law, Pressing the Company on Israel-Gaza War Content

The European Commission is investigating X's handling of illegal content related to the Israel-Gaza war, marking the first major action under the EU's Digital Services Act.

The probe comes after X responded to EU commissioner Thierry Breton's letter pressing X on allowing illegal content and disinformation about the war.

The EU's new law requires large platforms to address illegal content and disinformation. The probe poses a significant test of Musk's hands-off approach.

Breton also sent warnings about illegal content on the war to other platforms like TikTok and Meta. He warned X it needs transparency and timely action on illegal content.

Earlier this summer, Breton tested if X was ready for obligations under the law. After Musk took over he tweeted that "the bird is freed," and Breton replied it will fly by EU rules.