Elon Musk Challenges EU Over €120M Fine on X Platform
Elon Musk has expressed strong opposition to a €120 million fine imposed by the European Union on his platform, X, formerly known as Twitter. The EU's decision was based on changes to X's blue checkmark feature, which was altered from a verification tool to a paid service, and the platform's lack of transparency in its advertising library. Musk criticized the EU's actions, suggesting they could backfire, and hinted at a potential response against individuals involved in the decision. The fine has sparked a debate about the EU's regulatory approach towards American tech companies, with some U.S. officials viewing it as an attack on free speech and American interests.