2024-07-12 12:10:36
A recent publication from the European Commission says that the social network X (normally Twitter) is deceiving users with paid blue check marks. Sanctions may come out soon.
Will Elon Musk have to pay again following the acquisition of Twitter? The social network, renamed X, has undergone many changes since its purchase by the multi-billionaire and owner of Tesla. Among the new features, the popular blue check marks which can now be purchased by any user. A subscription that does not sound to the European Union which just addressed the social network through an official press release.
Thierry Breton, Commissioner to the European Parliament, spoke mainly on the social network. The latter explains that the blue symbols are today not symbols of reliable information, but also that they are a source of deception for users.
Back in the day, #BlueChecks used to mean reliable sources of information
Now with X, our primary view is that:
They deceive users
They are afraid #DSA
X is now protected but if our view is confirmed we will incur fines & require significant changes. pic.twitter.com/M9tGA5pYQr
— Thierry Breton (@ThierryBreton) July 12, 2024
The official press release from the European Commission also stated that the social network X would violate EU laws regarding its paid subscription. Thierry Breton also believes that the advertising campaigns on the social network and the conditions of access to user data do not comply with the codes of the DSA (European Regulation relating to digital services).
What are the results of Elon Musk and X?
The press release presented by the European Union does not have any deadline for the social network to comply with the commission’s requirements. These details should, however, force Elon Musk to review the strategic position of the mentioned sites, and especially the blue signs that pay.
According to several sources close to BFM TV, the social network X currently faces a fine of up to 6% of its global turnover if there are no measures.
Last November, the company has already responded to questions from the European Union about anti-racism and online hate. Answers which, however, do not seem to have appeased members of parliament who may well decide on X in the coming months.
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