Elon Musk's X Company Modifies Authentication Mechanism After EU Fine

MaticHoleFiller · 2026-03-13T08:24:51+00:00

An EU Commission spokesperson stated that Elon Musk's social media company X agreed to modify its authentication mechanism following a €120 million fine. The penalty represents the first sanction against X under the EU's Digital Services Act, legislation that requires platforms to combat illegal content. X has submitted remedial measures to address issues with its authentication badge not conforming to industry standards.

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2026-03-13 08:24:51

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A spokesperson for the European Commission revealed on Thursday that Elon Musk’s social media company X has agreed to modify its certification mechanism in the EU after being fined 120 million euros.

In December last year, EU tech regulators fined X for violating online content rules. This was the first penalty since the EU’s landmark Digital Services Act came into effect, legislation that has faced criticism from the U.S. government.

Thomas Regnier, a spokesperson for the European Commission, stated that X has submitted remedial measures regarding its Blue Verified certification feature.

The EU sanctions against X were made after a two-year investigation under the Digital Services Act, which requires online platforms to take more action to combat illegal and harmful content.

In July 2024, the European Commission accused X of deceiving users, claiming that its blue verification badge does not conform to industry standards and that anyone can pay to obtain a “verified” status.

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