EU Hits Elon Musk’s X With $140 Million Fine

Digital artist Beeple, also known as Winkelmann, has made headlines by placing his face on a $100,000 robot dog, which was displayed alongside notable figures such as Elon Musk and Picasso. This project marks at least the second time Winkelmann has emerged as a central figure in the art world.

The European Union has fined Elon Musk's social media platform, X, €120 million ($140 million) for violating content-moderation laws, as stated by EU Ambassador to the US, Jovita Neliupšienė. This fine reflects the EU's commitment to enforcing compliance with its digital regulations, which are designed to ensure accountability among major tech companies.

Elon Musk's social media platform, X, has been fined €120 million ($140 million) by the European Union for violating content moderation laws under the Digital Services Act. This penalty marks the first significant enforcement action against a major platform since the implementation of these new regulations.

The European Union has imposed a fine of €120 million ($140 million) on Elon Musk's social media platform, X, for violating content moderation laws. This decision marks a significant enforcement action under the EU's new digital regulations, reflecting the bloc's commitment to holding tech companies accountable for their content policies.

The European Commission has imposed a €120 million fine on X, the social network formerly known as Twitter, for its misleading blue check verification system that allowed anyone to purchase verification. This marks the first penalty under the Digital Services Act (DSA).

Andrew Puzder, the US Ambassador to the EU, criticized European Union regulations that he claims hinder the development of artificial intelligence (AI) in Europe. He stated that these regulations are not aligned with the continent's economic interests and impede necessary investments in the AI sector. Puzder made these remarks during an appearance on Bloomberg TV's 'The Pulse' with Francine Lacqua.

Elon Musk's social media platform, X, has been fined €120 million ($140 million) by the European Union for violating content moderation laws under the Digital Services Act. This penalty is the first significant enforcement action against a major platform under the new regulations, highlighting the EU's commitment to stricter tech oversight.

The European Union has initiated an antitrust investigation into Meta's new policy regarding third-party AI services on WhatsApp, which has led to the withdrawal of popular chatbots like ChatGPT and Copilot from the platform. This scrutiny follows Meta's recent changes aimed at regulating AI chatbot integrations, raising concerns about competitive practices in the tech industry.