A study by the European Union suggests that changes made by Elon Musk to X's (formerly Twitter) safety protocols are aiding the spread of Russian misinformation. The study indicates that the reach of Kremlin-backed accounts has increased in the first half of 2023 due to the changes. Prior to Musk's acquisition, Twitter had policies to label and reduce the visibility of Kremlin-associated accounts, which were discontinued after the restructuring. The study also mentions that X's actions would have violated the EU's Digital Services Act, which requires tech giants to address safety risks proactively.