Overview

• The European Union is finalizing a historic $1 billion fine against X for failing to comply with the Digital Services Act (DSA).
• X is accused of insufficiently moderating hate speech, disinformation, and illegal content, as well as lacking transparency in user verification and algorithmic practices.
• In addition to financial penalties, the EU plans to mandate changes to X’s content moderation and operational policies.
• Elon Musk has criticized the EU's actions as censorship and signaled his intent to challenge the penalties in court, setting the stage for a legal confrontation.
• This case marks the first major enforcement of the DSA and is seen as a test for holding Big Tech accountable under new EU regulations.