Notably, since Elon Musk’s acquisition of X (formerly Twitter) in October of the previous year, the company has experienced a drastic reduction in its workforce, amounting to over 80 percent of its staff. It is worth mentioning that X was grappling with disinformation issues even before Musk’s tenure. Under the stringent provisions of the DSA, X is obligated to adhere to stricter regulations or face fines amounting to as much as 6 percent of its annual global revenue. Nevertheless, Musk has faced minimal resistance or consequences for the tumultuous changes that have transpired within X.
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
