EU Commission on Grok and X

Описание: Excerpt from the European Commission Midday Press Briefing (8 January 2026) covering the Digital Services Act (DSA), questions about Grok (on X), and the Commission’s broader social media presence.

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In this segment, journalists ask what concrete steps the Commission is taking in response to reported harmful and illegal outputs associated with Grok, and whether the Commission is considering measures such as restricting access or opening a formal DSA investigation. The Commission spokesperson reiterates that compliance with EU law is mandatory for platforms operating in the EU and describes enforcement measures already underway, including a preservation/retention order requiring X to retain specified internal documents and data related to Grok through the end of 2026, alongside ongoing analysis of information received via a prior Request for Information.

The clip also addresses whether the Commission should reduce or end its presence on X. The spokesperson says the Commission remains active on X while “diversifying” across multiple platforms (including European ones) and distinguishes DSA enforcement (protecting citizens from systemic risks) from internal decisions about communications channels. There is also a reminder that the Commission stopped paid promotion on X in 2023.

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Uploaded by James Tamim, EU Digital Policy analyst.

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