Elon Musk Faces Fines for Content Violations

Elon Musk faces significant legal challenges regarding his social media platform X, including a $1.9 million penalty imposed by a Brazilian Supreme Court for non-compliance with a ban order. Additionally, the EU is investigating X for violations of the Digital Services Act, including the spread of false information and inadequate transparency regarding advertising. Potential fines from the EU could reach up to six percent of Musk's global annual turnover, which may amount to over $6 billion if calculated based on revenues from all his companies, including Tesla and SpaceX. The Commission's inquiry highlights issues related to user verification and access to data for research purposes. In another controversial move, Musk is considering changes to the block feature on X, allowing blocked users to view posts while preventing interaction, raising concerns among experts about user safety and online harassment. This shift reflects Musk's broader approach to content moderation and free speech on the platform since his acquisition in 2022.