EU fines X for transparency violations

The EU has fined X 1.3 billion SEK for violating digital laws, citing misleading "blue checks" and lack of transparency. The investigation, ongoing for nearly two years, found X made it difficult to identify advertising targets, access public data for researchers, and that its paid verification system was deceptive. X has three months to correct these issues or face further penalties, with the EU emphasizing these are not difficult reforms and aiming for a deterrent effect on other tech companies.