Under EU law, X is required to help public interest researchers access data related to systemic risks. However, X has been accused of blocking access, prompting two civil society groups to take legal action. They achieved a significant ruling from a Berlin court mandating X to immediately supply data to facilitate research on social media influence during the upcoming German federal elections. This case highlights ongoing concerns over transparency and potential manipulation on social media platforms, particularly in the context of elections and democratic processes.
X has been blocking civil society access to platform data, according to two civil society organizations, which on Friday secured a summary judgement against X in a Berlin regional court.
The platform refused to provide DRI with publicly accessible data, such as the reach or the number of likes and shares of posts.
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