Tangle The European Union fines X.
Dec 10, 2025
The European Commission has slapped X with a hefty $140 million fine for transparency violations under the Digital Services Act. Accusations include misleading use of the verification system and failure to disclose ad transparency. Elon Musk doesn't take it lightly, calling it 'Bullshit.' The discussion highlights various perspectives on the EU's enforcement action, weighing free speech against consumer protection. Plus, recent vaccine study findings and an inspiring story about breastfeeding laws round out the conversation.
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EU's First Major DSA Enforcement
- The EU fined X €120 million as the first major enforcement under the Digital Services Act.
- The penalties target deceptive verification, ad transparency failures, and restricted researcher access.
Musk's Overhaul Of Twitter Into X
- Isaac recounts Musk's 2022 purchase and renaming of Twitter to X and the platform's pivot to subscriptions.
- He lists new features like paid verification, long-form posts, AI chatbot integration, and location data.
Left Views: Deception, Not Censorship
- Commentators on the left frame the blue check issue as consumer deception, not censorship.
- They also stress X blocked researchers and failed to maintain an adequate ad archive under the DSA.