digital legislation
EU Fines Elon Musk's X $140 Million for Digital Services Act Violations Amid US-EU Tensions
Dec 06, 2025 11:16 am CST
The European Union has imposed a $140 million fine on Elon Musk's X platform for violating digital transparency rules, specifically regarding its verification system and researcher data access. This first-ever penalty under the Digital Services Act has sparked diplomatic tensions, with top US officials including JD Vance and Marco Rubio condemning the action as an attack on American tech companies, while EU officials maintain it's about enforcing transparent digital practices rather than censorship.
Elon Musk's X Platform Fined $140 Million by EU for Digital Services Act Violations
Dec 05, 2025 07:32 pm CST
The European Union has imposed a €120 million ($140 million) fine on Elon Musk's social media platform X for breaching the Digital Services Act regulations on online content. This landmark first penalty under new EU tech legislation addresses transparency failures and platform design issues, while TikTok avoided similar sanctions through concessions. The case highlights growing tensions between US tech companies and European regulators over digital governance standards.