Twitter Faces Official Warning Over Fake Study Content

(Twitter Warned For Failing To Remove Fake Study)

European Union regulators formally warned Twitter today. The company failed to remove posts spreading fake studies. These posts contained dangerous misinformation.

The fake studies claimed false links between COVID-19 vaccines and serious health problems. EU officials said these posts clearly broke new online safety laws. The Digital Services Act requires big platforms like Twitter to quickly remove illegal content.

EU Commissioner Thierry Breton issued the warning. He told Twitter owner Elon Musk directly. Breton stated the fake studies presented a clear risk to public health. He said Twitter did not take down the posts fast enough. This failure violates EU rules.

Experts agree the fake studies were dangerous. They misrepresented real data. The fake studies spread widely on Twitter. This alarmed health officials. They fear such misinformation could discourage people from getting vaccinated.

The EU gave Twitter 24 hours to act. The company must remove all identified fake study posts immediately. Twitter must also explain its actions to the EU. Failure to comply could lead to large fines. Fines might reach 6% of Twitter’s global revenue.

Twitter responded publicly. The company stated it is reviewing the EU’s concerns. Twitter said it remains committed to keeping its platform safe. The company also mentioned its ongoing work to enforce its own rules.

(Twitter Warned For Failing To Remove Fake Study)

This warning is a serious step. It shows the EU is ready to enforce its strict new online rules. Other major tech platforms are watching closely. The EU expects all platforms operating in Europe to follow these laws. Protecting users from harmful content is the main goal. Twitter’s next actions are critical. The company must demonstrate it takes this responsibility seriously.