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X shuts down the European Commission's ad account the day after major fine

4 days ago
https://www.engadget.com/social-media/x-shuts-down-the-european-commissions-ad-account-the-day-after-major-fine-173553267.html
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  • #X
  • #Digital Services Act
  • #European Commission
  • X terminated the European Commission's ad account after a $140 million fine.
  • Nikita Bier accused the European Commission of exploiting X's Ad Composer to boost post reach.
  • The exploit was patched, and the Commission's ad privileges were revoked.
  • X must submit measures to address concerns related to the fine.
  • The fine is the first under the Digital Services Act.
  • The European Commission criticized X for deceptive verified accounts and lack of transparency.
  • Elon Musk dismissed the Commission's claims as 'bullshit'.
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