The EU warns Elon Musk before the interview with Donald Trump

Thierry Breton, the EU Commissioner for the Internal Market, has warned Elon Musk not to spread dangerous content shortly before his interview with Donald Trump.

The tech billionaire would hold an interview with presidential candidate Donald Trump tonight at 2 am (Dutch time) and broadcast it live on his platform – president. Due to technical problems, which Musk says was a cyber attack, the interview had not yet started around 2:30 am.

Bretannais confirms in the letter that X messages can be seen in the EU as well. “In this context, it is my duty to remind you of the obligations set out in the Digital Services Act, DSA,” wrote Britton.

The DSA duty large platforms, such as X and Instagram, to do more against illegal content and threats to public safety, such as the promotion of violence, hatred or racism. Since last year, the European Commission has been investigating X. It is investigating whether Musk’s platform is doing enough to prevent the spread of misinformation.

“We monitor the potential risks in the EU related to the dissemination of content that may incite violence, hatred and racism in connection with major political or social events around the world, including election debates and interviews”, writes Breton.

In his letter, the EU Commissioner also refers to the recent riots in the United Kingdom, which were sparked by a deadly knife attack on a group of children in Southport. False messages about the suspect were spread through social media. There was also calling for violence to read

Linda Yaccarino, CEO of X appointed by Musk, called the British letter “an unprecedented attempt to extend a law intended for Europe to political activity in the US.” “It also supports European citizens because it shows that they cannot listen to a conversation and make their own decisions.”

Musk has also responded to the EU letter. He replied with an image with text from the movie Tropical Showers: ‘Take a big step back and literally: thank your face!‘.