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EU slaps 120-mn-euro fine on Elon Musk’s X, igniting tensions with Trump administration

The European Union has imposed a fine of 120 million euros (approximately $140 million) on Elon Musk's social media platform X for violating digital transparency regulations. This penalty, the first under the EU's Digital Services Act, highlights concerns over deceptive practices, particularly related to the platform's blue checkmark feature.

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Key Highlights

  • The fine amounts to 120 million euros ($140 million).
  • This is the first enforcement action under the EU's Digital Services Act.
  • The European Commission cited deceptive design practices as a key issue.
  • The penalty could escalate tensions with the Trump administration.
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Sources

  1. Europe slapped Elon Musk's X with a big fine
  2. EU slaps 120-mn-euro fine on Elon Musk’s X, igniting tensions with Trump administration

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