US Backs Elon Musk's Bid to Overturn EUR120m EU Fine Against X
The European Union had accused X of deceiving users by selling blue checkmarks without meaningfully verifying accounts, the BBC reports.
The United States has backed Elon Musk's effort to overturn a EUR120 million fine imposed on his social media platform X by the European Union, according to the BBC.
The EU had accused X of "deceiving users" through its practice of selling blue verification checkmarks without meaningfully verifying the identity of accounts that purchase them, a system that replaced X's earlier, free verification process for notable accounts.
The fine forms part of the EU's broader enforcement of its Digital Services Act, which imposes obligations on large online platforms regarding transparency, content moderation and user protection, with significant penalties for non-compliance.
The report did not detail the specific form of US backing for Musk's challenge, such as whether it involves formal diplomatic intervention, a legal filing, or public statements of support, nor did it specify which US government body or official expressed the position.
X has previously disputed EU findings related to its verification system and content moderation practices, arguing that European regulators have applied the Digital Services Act unfairly to the platform since Musk's acquisition of the company.
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- US backs Elon Musk's bid to overturn €120m EU fine against X — BBC Technology
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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