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EU Fines X €120 Million; Musk Calls It 'Bullshit'

12/7/2025

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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.

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Story summary

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.