EU Commission Accepts X's Proposed Changes After Million-Euro Fine

The European Commission has tentatively accepted proposed changes from Elon Musk's online platform X, formerly known as Twitter, after issuing a €120 million fine for breaches of EU regulations. The commission stated that the approved measures will enhance transparency on the social network, deeming it a "significant step in the right direction."

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It is an important step in the right direction.

The substantial fine was levied against X, in part, for misleading authentication of user accounts through verification checkmarks. Following Musk's acquisition, X implemented a policy where all paying subscribers received a checkmark, regardless of whether they were verified by the company. The EU Commission argued this practice violated its rules.

X announced it would no longer equate checkmarks with verification, rebranding them as a "premium status." The platform also committed to changes regarding data provision for researchers and transparent advertising documentation. The EU Commission has granted X six months to fully implement these adjustments.

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an attack on all American tech platforms and the American people by foreign governments

However, the decision has drawn criticism from the U.S. government. Former President Donald Trump's administration, through figures like Senator Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance, characterized the EU's action as an "attack on all American tech platforms and the American people." X has indicated its intention to appeal the fine in court.

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The EU should support freedom of speech instead of attacking American companies for 'garbage'