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.

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    17 hours ago

    The difference is that the judicial branch needs to be thorough and build a case. Planning to is all they can do until they actually do.

    If Shitter is found to do something illegal that should land them a fine that is what will happen.