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The EU plans to fine Elon Musk’s X over $1 billion for violating the Digital Services Act by failing to control disinformation and illicit content.

This would mark the first major penalty under the new law and could trigger a legal clash with Musk, who vowed to fight in court.

Regulators say the fine aims to deter other platforms. Tensions with the U.S. are rising, as X also faces a broader investigation.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

A billion dollars in fines might make twitter unprofitable. In a regular company, that would coerce the owners to make changes. But Musk doesn't own twitter because he wants to make money off of it, at least not directly. What Musk uses it for is control. A billion dollars a year in fines will be worth it to him, as long as it gives him more control.

The only way to deny him this undue influence is to ban it outright or fine him a lot more.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago

I guess nobody told the EU how many billions Musk has.

[–] [email protected] 24 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I would just outright ban all of this Nazis businesses

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

At this point in time absolutely. Plus a good old tar n feather session wouldn't hurt

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Start public and decentralized platforms and facist billionaire owned social media will correct in valuation along with its kings

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

The fascist isnt censoring peoples speech by force of the government, is that an oxymoron?

I cant wait until right leaning leaders get these powers next, thats going to be exciting.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

I’m American I’m talking to Europeans and Canadians about how to avoid this situation before it’s too late….but also hoping it’s still a possibility that we can take some power back in the us as well. Gotta have some hope

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 week ago

let's see it.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 1 week ago

Maybe add 20% tariffs to that

[–] [email protected] 20 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (2 children)

Make it $10 billion. $1 billion is nothing to Elon Musk and X. Fine his Tesla swasticars company too for something.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 week ago

Block his sites Europe-wide at the ISP level. Make Google and Apple block his apps from the European app stores.

Hit him where it'll really upset him.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 week ago

This will impact the stock price. Tesla will lose more than the fine in total.

[–] [email protected] 16 points 1 week ago

Good, make Musk lose as much money as possible

[–] [email protected] 25 points 1 week ago

Do it motherfuckers, I dare ya!

[–] [email protected] 18 points 1 week ago

Just block them completely

[–] [email protected] 32 points 1 week ago (3 children)

Twitter might as well be 4chan with how heavily I avoid that site now.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 week ago

It's worse. I've never actually avoided 4chan I just don't go there. I actually avoid Twitter and have been for the past few years

[–] [email protected] 16 points 1 week ago

Least 4chan creates memes

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 week ago

Twatter is 4chan gold.
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