X Agrees to Change EU Verification Rules

X, the social media company owned by Elon Musk, has agreed to change its verification system in the European Union. The decision comes after the company was fined 120 million euros, according to a report by Bloomberg News citing a spokesperson from the European Commission.

The fine was originally imposed in December by European Union technology regulators. Authorities said that X had violated online content rules that are designed to make digital platforms safer and more transparent for users.

This penalty was the first major sanction under the EU’s new digital regulation aimed at controlling how large technology platforms manage content, misinformation, and user safety online. The law requires companies to follow stricter rules about moderation, transparency, and verification systems.

Following the fine, X has now agreed to update its verification process in the European Union to comply with these regulations. The company is expected to introduce changes that make the verification system clearer and more reliable for users.

The action taken by EU regulators also sparked criticism from some officials in the United States, who argued that the rules could place heavy pressure on American technology companies operating in Europe.

Despite the criticism, the European Union has continued to enforce its digital laws, saying they are necessary to ensure online platforms operate responsibly and protect users from harmful content.