Musk’s X and xAI in the EU Hot Seat!
You know how it is when you’re trying to build something awesome and then, bam! More regulators knocking? Looks like Elon Musk’s X and his AI venture, xAI, are getting that VIP treatment from the European Union right now!
So, the EU is apparently digging deep into how xAI might be involved with or even acquiring X (formerly Twitter). Bloomberg News just reported that EU watchdogs are sizing up the whole situation, especially under their big online rulebook, the Digital Services Act (DSA). They’ve reportedly fired off a new round of questions to X, trying to get the lowdown on the company’s setup with this xAI linkup. It’s all about keeping things transparent, I guess!
And consider this: if the EU decides X isn’t playing by DSA rules, we’re talking potentially massive fines, up to 6% of its global turnover! That’s a huge hit. Plus, if X is a repeat offender, it could even get banned from operating in Europe. Talk about high stakes!
This isn’t X’s first rodeo with EU regulators, either.
- X has been under the spotlight before for that whole blue checkmark switcheroo (remember when it became a paid feature?). The EU called that deceptive design.
- X even tried a quick fix recently with a disclaimer on those blue checks, likely to sidestep a hefty penalty from earlier concerns.
So, it’s a bit of a nail-biter to see how this one unfolds. Will X smooth things over, or are we in for some regulatory fireworks? Definitely one to watch!