EU Targets Elon Musk’s X with Potential $1 Billion Fine Under Digital Services Act

The European Union accuses X of violating transparency and content moderation rules, with a decision on penalties expected by summer 2025.

The EU is preparing to impose a fine exceeding $1 billion on X for alleged violations of the Digital Services Act (DSA), its first major enforcement under the law.
Potential fines may extend beyond X's revenue to include earnings from Elon Musk's other companies, such as SpaceX.
X is accused of failing to address illegal content, disinformation, and transparency obligations, including researcher access and advertising disclosures.
Elon Musk has vowed to challenge any penalties in court, signaling a protracted legal battle with significant public attention.
This case highlights rising tensions between the EU and the U.S., with American officials criticizing the DSA as an attack on free speech and a broader regulatory push targeting U.S. tech giants like Meta and Apple.