Elon Musk

CEO SpaceX

Elon Musk

CEO SpaceX

Elon Musk is a billionaire entrepreneur, engineer, and inventor known for revolutionizing multiple industries, including electric vehicles, space exploration, and artificial intelligence. Born in 1971 in Pretoria, South Africa, Musk moved to the United States to pursue higher education at the University of Pennsylvania. He first gained attention as a co-founder of PayPal, which was later acquired by eBay for $1.5 billion in 2002. With his share of the profits, Musk turned his attention to ambitious ventures aimed at shaping the future of humanity.

EU Preps $1 Billion Fine for Elon Musk's X Platform Over Disinformation Laws

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E.U. Prepares Major Penalties Against Elon Musk's X arstechnica.com
EU may "make an example of X" by issuing $1 billion fine to Musk's ... economictimes.indiatimes.com
Europe strikes: Elon Musk's X faces billion-dollar EU fine for breaking ... msn.com
Elon Musk's X could reportedly face over $1 billion in fines ... - MSN moneycheck.com
Musk's X in the Crosshairs: Why EU Regulators Want to Impose a $1 ...
  • Friday, 04 April 2025

European Union regulators are preparing to fine Elon Musk’s X platform up to $1 billion for breaking disinformation laws. The move could lead to increased tensions between the EU and US, as Musk is a close adviser to President Trump. The platform may also face forced changes if it fails to comply with the Digital Services Act, which aims to combat illicit content and disinformation.

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