Summary

The EU plans to fine Elon Musk’s X over $1 billion for violating the Digital Services Act by failing to control disinformation and illicit content.

This would mark the first major penalty under the new law and could trigger a legal clash with Musk, who vowed to fight in court.

Regulators say the fine aims to deter other platforms. Tensions with the U.S. are rising, as X also faces a broader investigation.

  • Lit@lemmy.world
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    23 hours ago

    Make it $10 billion. $1 billion is nothing to Elon Musk and X. Fine his Tesla swasticars company too for something.

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      8 hours ago

      Block his sites Europe-wide at the ISP level. Make Google and Apple block his apps from the European app stores.

      Hit him where it’ll really upset him.

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      21 hours ago

      This will impact the stock price. Tesla will lose more than the fine in total.