The feud between the European Union and Elon Musk has exploded after EU regulators slapped X with a massive $140 million fine for violating the Digital Services Act. Officials say Musk’s platform misled users with fake blue tick verification, enabled misinformation, and failed to protect user privacy. The landmark penalty—focused on transparency breaches impacting millions—marks the first major DSA enforcement of its kind. Musk has blasted the ruling as “insane,” accusing the EU of censorship and threatening retaliation, as Brussels warns X must comply within 60 working days or face further action. With appeals looming, this clash could ignite a wider US–EU tech war.
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