X Slashes Election Integrity Team by Over Half, Sparks Controversy Amid EU Disinformation Woes

Company's Drastic Move to Cut Election Integrity Staff Raises Questions About Commitment to Tackling Disinformation

Adding to the controversy, the European Union (EU) recently released its inaugural report on the handling of disinformation by social media platforms under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The report pointed out that X exhibited significantly higher levels of misinformation and disinformation compared to its industry peers. In response, X posted a series of statements challenging the “framing” of the data while simultaneously expressing its commitment to complying with the DSA, even though it had withdrawn from a voluntary Code of Practice on disinformation. European Vice President Vera Jourova underscored the EU’s vigilance, stating, “My message for Twitter/X is you have to comply. We will be watching what you do.”