UK Parliament to Summon Elon Musk Over X's Role in Disinformation During July Southport Attack

Nov 20, 2024, 08:10 AM

Members of the UK Parliament are set to summon Elon Musk to testify regarding the role of X, formerly known as Twitter, in disseminating misinformation. This inquiry follows the Southport attack that occurred in July and aims to investigate the platform's influence during the summer riots. The Labour Government, currently facing scrutiny over its handling of the riots and related controversies, is spearheading this parliamentary inquiry into the spread of false and harmful AI-generated content. The decision to summon Musk reflects concerns about the impact of disinformation on public discourse and the responsibilities of social media platforms in moderating content.