Musk’s X probed by EU over violent content about Hamas attack

Social media companies are required under new law to hire more content moderators and use risk mitigation methods to decrease harmful content

The European Commission late Thursday said it sent X a formal request for information under its strict new digital content management rules following indications about the potential terrorist and violent content. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Elon Musk’s X faces further intense scrutiny in the European Union after regulators demanded answers over concerns about “illegal” and even “terrorist” content on the social media platform.

The European Commission late Thursday said it sent X a formal request for information under its strict new digital content management rules following indications about the potential terrorist and violent content.