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- The European Commission fined X €120 million for violating the Digital Services Act, the first penalty under the law.
- Nikita Bier, X's Head of Product, criticized the Commission, alleging it exploited X's ad system to boost the announcement.
- Elon Musk, the CEO of X, dismissed the fine as "bullshit" and suggested abolishing the EU.
- X must address concerns about its blue checkmark system within 60 days to avoid further penalties.