The European Union drops bombshell, announces that Twitter just PULLED OUT of the European Union’s voluntary code of practice against political disinformation and hate speech — a code will become law in only two months.
But it gets WAY worse for Elon Musk and Twitter…
Business Insider reports that Twitter’s “withdrawal could signal that owner Elon Musk is preparing to cease operations in Europe entirely” — which would put Twitter’s economic future at serious risk.
Adding insult to injury, the European Union Commissioner tweeted at Musk in response:
“You can run but you can’t hide. Beyond voluntary commitments, fighting disinformation will be legal obligation as of August 25. Our teams will be ready for enforcement.”
Elon Musk might shut off Twitter entirely in Europe.
He has pulled Twitter from the EU’s anti-disinformation agreement which would have required large digital platforms like Twitter to monitor and demonetize disinformation and bots, offer warnings about political advertising and fact-check information.
The law takes effect in August.
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