UK Lib Dems Seek Elon Musk Summons Over Online Safety Act Breaches

UK Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has called for Elon Musk to be summoned before Parliament and investigated for allegedly violating the Online Safety Act through his social media platform X. Davey accused Musk of inciting violence, citing Musk's remarks at a far-right rally where he warned that violence is inevitable and urged people to "fight back or die." He also highlighted the presence of harmful content on X, including adverts promoting self-harm, grooming, and child sexual abuse material, urging Ofcom to investigate and hold Musk personally accountable. Davey characterized Musk as a criminal for these failures to keep children safe online and for fostering an environment that could lead to societal harm. Musk's criticism of the Online Safety Act as a threat to free speech contrasts with Davey's insistence that the law must be enforced to protect users and uphold public safety. The controversy underscores ongoing tensions between government regulators and tech platforms over content moderation and online safety obligations.