European regulators have charged Elon Musk’s X with breaching the Digital Services Act, citing violations that include misleading users and lack of transparency. The European Commission issued preliminary findings under the Digital Services Act, highlighting X's non-compliance in key transparency areas.
The Commission accused X of using dark patterns to mislead users, failing to provide an adequate ad repository, and blocking access to data for researchers. Additionally, the company's approach to verified accounts was deemed deceptive, as anyone could obtain a 'verified' status, leading to misuse by malicious actors.
If the Commission's preliminary findings are confirmed, X, formerly known as Twitter, could face a fine of up to 6% of its annual turnover. The European Union's executive arm emphasized the importance of industry standards in managing verified accounts and preventing user deception.
Source has reached out to X for comment on the allegations. The outcome of this investigation could have significant implications for X's operations in Europe and its compliance with digital regulations.
