LONDON (AP) — The European Union said Friday that blue checkmarks from Elon Musk's X are deceptive and that the online platform falls short on transparency...
from Elon Musk 's X are deceptive and that the online platform falls short on transparency and accountability requirements , the first charges against a tech company since the bloc's new social media regulations took effect.
Regulators took aim at X's blue checks, saying they constitute "dark patterns” that are not in line with industry best practice and can be used by malicious actors to deceive users., it started issuing the verification marks to anyone who paid $8 per month for one. Before Musk's acquisition, they mirrored verification badges common on social media and were largely reserved for celebrities, politicians and other influential accounts.
The commission also charged X with failing to comply with requirements on ad transparency. Under the DSA platforms must publish a database of all digital advertisements that they've carried, with details including who paid for them and the intended audience. More than half of U.S. employees are actively seeking a new job, but many who left say their exit was preventable—here’s how managers can intervene
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