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Musk's Livestream with Far-Right Leader Sparks EU Alarm

1/9/2025

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Elon Musk's planned livestream with far-right leader Alice Weidel is raising alarms among EU regulators, who are concerned it may grant the AfD an unfair edge in the upcoming February 23 elections. This scrutiny follows previous charges against Musk's platform, X, for not adhering to digital service regulations, intensifying fears of election interference.

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Elon Musk's planned livestream with far-right leader Alice Weidel raises concerns among EU regulators about potential election interference. This scrutiny echoes past controversies surrounding social media's impact on elections, notably during the 2016 U.S. presidential election, where misinformation spread online influenced voter behavior. Such instances highlight ongoing challenges in regulating digital platforms to ensure fair democratic processes.

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Elon Musk's planned livestream with far-right leader Alice Weidel is raising alarms among EU regulators, who are concerned it may grant the AfD an unfair edge in the upcoming February 23 elections. This scrutiny follows previous charges against Musk's platform, X, for not adhering to digital service regulations, intensifying fears of election interference.

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