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The EU fined Elon Musk’s X €120 million for violating digital rules by changing its verification system to a pay-to-verify model.
The European Union has fined Elon Musk’s X €120 million for violating its Digital Services Act, citing concerns that the platform’s paid blue check verification system misled users and undermined trust.
The EU alleged the shift from merit-based to pay-to-verify undermined transparency, especially as the badge was previously reserved for public figures.
X has submitted proposed changes to its verification process, which the European Commission is reviewing.
The company must either pay the fine or post a financial guarantee by March 16, 2026, following an appeal.
The penalty marks the first enforcement action under the EU’s landmark digital rules.
La UE multó a Elon Musk con 120 millones de euros por violar las normas digitales al cambiar su sistema de verificación a un modelo de pago por verificación.