EU set to fine Elon Musk's X up to $1 billion for breaking disinformation law

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#elonmusk #dogecoin #x #twitter #notbright #makeamericagreatagain🇺🇸❤️ **EU Set to Fine Elon Musk’s X Up to $1 Billion for Breaking Disinformation Law**

The European Union is preparing to impose a massive fine on Elon Musk’s social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), for violating the bloc’s strict disinformation laws. The penalty could reach up to $1 billion, marking one of the largest enforcement actions under the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA).

The DSA requires major tech platforms to combat misinformation, hate speech, and harmful content. EU regulators allege that X has failed to meet these obligations, particularly in curbing the spread of false information and illegal content. Investigators have also raised concerns over X’s handling of deceptive posts related to elections and global conflicts.

Since acquiring Twitter in 2022, Musk has faced criticism for loosening content moderation policies, including reinstating banned accounts. The EU has warned X multiple times, but officials now believe the platform has not done enough to comply.

If confirmed, the fine would send a strong message to tech giants about the consequences of ignoring EU regulations. X could appeal the decision, but the case highlights growing tensions between Musk’s vision of free speech and Europe’s push for stricter online governance.

The final decision is expected in the coming weeks, with potential repercussions for how global platforms operate in the EU.

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