## Brussels orders X to hand over documents on algorithm

Authored by irishtimes.com

X owner Elon Musk is supporting the nationalist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in the forthcoming election.

Brussels has ordered Elon Musk to fully disclose recent changes made to recommendations on X, stepping up an investigation into the role of the social media platform in European politics.

The expanded probe by the European Commission, announced on Friday, requires X to hand over internal documents regarding its recommendation algorithm.

The Commission also issued a “retention order” for all relevant documents relating to how the algorithm could be amended in future.

In addition, the EU regulator requested access to information on how the social media network moderates and amplifies content.

The move follows complaints from politicians in Germany that X’s algorithm is promoting content by the far right in advance of the country’s February 23rd elections.

Mr Musk has come out in favour of the nationalist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, arguing that it will save Germany. »

### Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban in the U.S.

Authored by apnews.com

Trump said in a Truth Social post shortly before the decision was issued that TikTok was among the topics in his conversation Friday with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

AP AUDIO: Supreme Court upholds law banning TikTok if it’s not sold by its Chinese parent company AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on the TikTok’s deadline to avoid a ban in the US.

The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the federal law banning TikTok beginning Sunday unless it’s sold by its China-based parent company. »

### Trump moves inauguration inside, 'vast majority' of ticketed guests can’t attend

Authored by abcnews.go.com

President-elect Donald Trump said he is moving his inauguration indoors Monday due to the freezing weather expected in Washington, D.C. Trump said he'll be sworn in and deliver his inauguration address inside the Capitol Rotunda.

Workers build a stage in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda in Washington, Jan. 17, 2025, for the 60th Presidential Inauguration which was moved indoors because of cold temperatures. »

### The Weeknd Donates $1 Million to Los Angeles Wildfire Relief Efforts

Authored by variety.com

The Weeknd has committed to donating $1 million to Los Angeles firefighters and residents following the devastating wildfires that ravaged the city.

His humanitarian efforts are being made in partnership with World Food Program USA and his own XO Humanitarian Fund.

The Weeknd joins a growing group of artists and music companies donating to wildfire relief in the city. »

### New Ghost Recon Game Leaked, Releasing Soon

Authored by comicbook.com

A new Ghost Recon game has leaked online and it’s apparently going to release soon.

These two games are 2017’s Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands and 2019’s Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint.

According to Tom Henderson, a new Ghost Recon game, Ghost Recon Over, has been in the works at Ubisoft. »

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