EU to fine Elon Musk

The European Union is considering imposing fines on Elon Musk's social media platform X for alleged violations of the Digital Services Act, which requires platforms to manage illegal content. EU officials are contemplating calculating these fines based on the revenues of Musk's other companies, including SpaceX and Neuralink, potentially allowing for fines of up to 6% of their annual revenue. This scrutiny has intensified after Musk refused to participate in the EU's anti-disinformation pact, leading to accusations from EU officials that X has become a hub for harmful content, including antisemitism. Věra Jourová, the outgoing EU Commissioner for Values, criticized Musk for fostering an environment of unregulated speech, labeling him a 'promoter of evil.' The situation highlights a broader conflict between Musk's free speech advocacy and the EU's regulatory approach to online content. Musk's response to EU pressure has remained defiant, framing it as an attack on free speech and dissent.