Elon Musk's social media platform X is under fire after EU regulators ruled it breached strict online content rules 🚩. The European Commission found X violated the Digital Services Act (DSA), risking fines up to 6% of its global revenue – a potential wake-up call for Big Tech.
Why it matters: The EU flagged X’s “dark patterns” (those sneaky design tricks you hate 😤), unreliable verified accounts with blue checks, and failure to provide transparent ad data. Researchers also accused X of blocking access to public data – a big no-no for accountability.
Not alone: TikTok, AliExpress, and Meta are *also* being investigated under the DSA, which demands better handling of illegal content and disinformation. EU industry chief Thierry Breton warned: “We’ll impose fines and require changes if confirmed.”
X now has months to defend itself while separate probes continue into illegal content spread. Could this reshape how platforms handle misinformation? 🌐⚖️
