EU Accuses X of Manipulative Tactics with Paid Blue Checkmarks
Preliminary findings suggest X's user verification system misleads users, potentially leading to significant fines under the Digital Services Act.
- The European Commission's investigation found X uses 'dark patterns' to deceive users.
- X's current verification system allows anyone to buy a blue checkmark, undermining authenticity.
- The platform's ad database and data access policies also fall short of EU standards.
- Potential fines for X could reach up to 6% of its global revenue.
- Elon Musk disputes the findings, hinting at a legal battle with the EU.
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