EU Digital Services Act (DSA)

EU Prepares $1 Billion Fine for Elon Musk’s X, Citing Disinformation Law Violations

Elon Musk’s platform X, formerly known as Twitter, is facing a potential fine exceeding $1 billion from European Union regulators. This significant penalty stems from alleged violations of the Digital Services Act (DSA), a crucial piece of legislation designed to combat the spread of illicit content and disinformation on online platforms. The DSA mandates stricter monitoring of content by social media companies, a requirement X allegedly failed to meet.

The looming fine, expected to be announced this summer, represents a significant escalation of tensions between the EU and the United States. It’s not just the financial penalty that’s noteworthy; the EU is also reportedly demanding substantial changes to X’s product and operations to bring it into compliance with the DSA.… Continue reading