Elon Musk and X take High Court action against Irish media watchdog

X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, and its owner Elon Musk have initiated legal proceedings in the Irish High Court. The action is directed against Coimisiún na Meán, Ireland's media regulator, which has been designated as the lead supervisory authority for X under the European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA). This law imposes significant obligations on large online platforms regarding content moderation, transparency, and user safety.

The dispute centers on X's compliance with the DSA's requirements. The regulator has the power to investigate and penalize platforms that fail to meet these obligations. The High Court action signifies a challenge to the regulator's authority or its specific directives concerning X's operations within the EU. The outcome of this legal challenge could set a precedent for how other major tech companies navigate the stringent regulatory framework of the DSA.