EU vs. Elon Musk: A Battle Over Money and Transparency

Elon Musk is not happy with the EU. They fined his company, X, a huge €120 million. Why? Because the EU thinks X broke some rules about being open and honest. The EU said the blue checkmark feature is misleading. They also said X's ads and data aren't transparent enough. Musk fired back, saying the fine is unfair and even targeted him personally. He hinted at a response, but didn't say what it would be. The EU isn't backing down. They said the fine is about transparency, not censorship. But some U. S. officials see it differently. They think the EU is attacking American companies and free speech. Even some European politicians agree, calling the EU "totalitarian. " This isn't just about money. It's about power and control. The EU wants to regulate big tech. Musk and some U. S. officials think the EU is overstepping. The fine has made tensions worse between the EU and the U. S. It's a battle that might not end soon.