EU Fines Elon Musk's X €120 Million Under Digital Services Act | AI News Digest
The European Commission has officially levied a €120 million fine against Elon Musk's platform X, marking the first enforcement under the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA) following weeks of speculation. The fine is a result of X's non-compliance with transparency obligations as a very large online platform, particularly concerning its blue checkmark feature and the unavailability of its advertising library to researchers. This decision has drawn criticism from U.S. officials, including Vice President JD Vance, who expressed concerns that the EU's measures are more about censorship than proper regulatory oversight. Although the fine is relatively small compared to past penalties imposed on tech giants, it highlights the ongoing friction between the EU and the U.S. regarding digital regulation. The investigation into X continues, with a focus on its strategies to tackle illegal content and misinformation.
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