Labour Member of Parliament Dawn Butler, a contender for chair of the House of Commons Science and Technology Select Committee, said in a recent interview that she wants to invite Musk to answer questions about how X handles content and false information.
Butler explained in the interview that it is important to look into how social media platforms like X use algorithms.
She said that if she becomes the head of the committee, Musk is one of the people she would invite to speak on the matter. Butler’s competitor, Labour MP Chi Onwurah, has also agreed to this.
“It is vital for the committee to formally examine the use of algorithms in pushing hateful material — and the moderation of such content — on X and other social media platforms,” Butler said.
According to a report from Politico, this attention on X comes after a tragic incident in Southport, where three young girls were killed in a knife attack.
X was criticized for allowing false information to spread after the event, which reportedly led to riots by far-right groups.
Musk responded by criticizing the UK government’s handling of the situation, calling their approach “one-sided.”
This new event comes as X faces legal problems in Brazil. Last week, the Brazilian Supreme Court blocked the platform because it refused to follow local laws, including failing to name a legal representative.
X is also criticized by the government for spreading false information connected to former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.
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