X fined $A200m for violating content regulations

Elon Musk’s social media platform X has been fined 120 million euros ($211 million) by EU regulators for violating the Digital Services Act (DSA), marking the first penalty under this new legislation. The investigation revealed issues like deceptive design related to verified accounts and lack of transparency in advertising. Critics, including US officials, argue that the EU’s actions unfairly target American companies. X has 60 to 90 working days to comply with the DSA to avoid further penalties.

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