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EU, UK warn Elon Musk to protect Twitter users

EU, UK warn Elon Musk to protect Twitter users

takeover twitter One of the most popular social media for Elon Musk, the world’s number one billionaire, with a net worth of 1.5 trillion baht, which became widespread news. But it caused a ripple to follow as well.

Musk announced that He will ease content restrictions. This has raised concerns from human rights groups including the government that it may lead to bullying. and misinformation on Twitter.

The European Commission (EC) has warned that Musk must protect Twitter users.

The European Union’s (EU) Internal Marketing Commissioner, Thierry Briton, tweeted that whether it’s cars or social media, any company operating in Europe needs to comply with EU rules. we regardless of how much he holds

The EU says the new online rules will overhaul digital markets. including how the tech giants operate and when it comes into effect It will make it more transparent as to why the content is recommended. to users or why they are targeted to certain ads, for example.

A spokesman for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said: “We do not take ownership into account. But all social media platforms are responsible.

In announcing the success of taking over Twitter Musk stated that he would make Twitter a truly independent discussion forum. as a platform that is the foundation of a practical democracy

Musk’s announcement caused some concern. that the oversight or censorship of false information including offensive speech will be lost. And making Twitter a platform that doesn’t protect users. until the government came out to express such a position

However, Twitter founder Jack Dorsey, who remains on the company’s board, welcomed Musk’s takeover. He said this was the only solution he trusted, the company currently owned by Wall Street. And Musk’s decision to delist its shares and make it a private company was the right first step.

“Twitter will continue to serve as a public communications service. But I don’t believe everyone should own or run Twitter,” Dorsey said.

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