European Union regulators are preparing to impose substantial penalties on Elon Musk's social media platform X for breaching a new law designed to combat illegal content and disinformation. Expected to be more than $1 billion, the penalties reflect ongoing tensions between the EU and the U.S., especially considering Trump's influence. The investigation focuses on how X's lax moderation has resulted in a surge of illegal content. A settlement could be reached if X implements regulatory-required changes. The Digital Services Act aims to pressure social media to take responsibility for user content effectively.
European Union regulators are preparing significant penalties against Elon Musk's platform X for violating new laws addressing illicit content and misinformation.
The penalties, likely to exceed $1 billion, aim to enforce compliance with the Digital Services Act which mandates social media platforms to police their content.
This investigation into X reflects E.U. authorities' view that its laissez-faire approach to user-generated content has fostered illegal hate speech and disinformation.
The fine serves to deter other social media companies from breaching the Digital Services Act, amidst ongoing tensions between the U.S. and E.U.
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