Elon Musk's X fined €120M over 'deceptive' blue ticks

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Elon Musk's social media platform X fined €120m by the EU for 'deceptive' blue tick badges.
EU claims X deceives users by allowing paid verification without meaningful identity checks.
US Vice President JD Vance criticizes EU fine, calling it an attack on free speech.
EU regulators also cite X for lack of transparency in ads and restricted data access for researchers.
Fine calculated based on infringement nature, gravity, and duration affecting EU users.
X must comply with EU Digital Services Act (DSA) or face further penalties.
Musk's verification changes tied to Premium subscriptions aimed at boosting income and reducing bots.
Critics warn new verification system may increase scams and misleading content.

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