Elon Musk's X bans European Commission from making ads after €120m fine
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- Elon Musk's social media platform, X, has banned the European Commission from advertising on its site following a €120 million fine imposed by the Commission for deceptive practices related to verification badges. This fine marks a significant enforcement action under new EU digital regulations aimed at improving transparency and user safety.
- The ban on advertising from the European Commission reflects ongoing tensions between X and European regulators, highlighting the platform's contentious relationship with compliance and regulatory frameworks in the region.
- This incident underscores a broader debate surrounding the regulation of Big Tech in Europe, as the European Commission faces criticism for both its stringent enforcement actions and proposals to relax regulations, raising concerns among privacy advocates and lawmakers about the balance between innovation and user protection.
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