Ed Davey urges regulator to go after Musk over X 'crimes'

Ed Davey, the leader of the Liberal Democrat party, has called on the UK's media regulator, Ofcom, to investigate Elon Musk and his social media platform, X (formerly known as Twitter). Davey has accused Musk of "crimes" related to the platform's content moderation practices, suggesting that they may be in violation of UK broadcasting laws. The Lib Dem leader has raised concerns about the potential spread of misinformation and harmful content on the platform, particularly in the context of the upcoming UK general election. He has urged Ofcom to take action to ensure that X is operating in compliance with relevant regulations and that it is not being used to undermine the democratic process. Musk, who acquired X (formerly Twitter) in a $44 billion deal last year, has faced numerous controversies over his management of the platform, including layoffs, policy changes, and allegations of enabling the spread of false information.