The EU is slated to fine Elon Musk's X up to $1 billion for breaking a disinformation law as it hopes to make an example out of the social media platform to deter disinformation on others

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.

  • mechoman444@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    18 hours ago

    When are we going to learn that this doesn’t work.

    Elon will make back that billion back in a short enough time that it won’t matter!

    Start taking percentages of their income! Company needs to pay 30% of their revenue for ten years.

    That’ll put the fear god in them!