It's December 7, 2025. Yesterday, December 6, tech titan Elon Musk unleashed a fierce critique on X (formerly Twitter) after the European Commission slapped his platform with a hefty 120 million euro fine under the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA). 🚀🔥
Here's the lowdown:
- Fine amount: €120 million (~$140M)
- Reason: Three DSA violations:
- Paid blue checkmarks labeled as verified 🤔
- Opaque advertising repository 📊
- Refusal to grant public data access to researchers 📚
In a series of posts on X, Musk didn't hold back:
The EU imposed this crazy fine not just on X, but also on me personally, which is even more insane!
The EU should be abolished.
His comments have sparked a firestorm:
- U.S. officials slammed the penalty as an attack on free speech and U.S. businesses.
- U.S. President Donald Trump even threatened extra tariffs if the EU keeps targeting U.S. tech giants. 💥
What's next? Musk hinted he's gearing up a response aimed directly at the EU officials behind the decision. Stay tuned as this transatlantic tech showdown unfolds! 🌍⚔️
How do you feel about the EU's crackdown and Musk's reaction? Drop your take on X or in the comments below! 👇
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
