X’s blue checkmarks are deceptive for users, the EU says. The EU Commission found the blue checkmark verification system a deceptive practice, as it makes it difficult for X users to know ...

The EU says X’s blue checkmark verification system violates rules under the Digital Services Act (DSA), finding it to be deceptive for users and against industry practices.

The EU has accused X of violating the Digital Services Act over its handling of blue checkmarks, ads and public data for researchers. If found guilty, the company faces a fine of up to six percent ...

Elon Musk’s X faces big EU fines as paid checkmarks are ruled deceptive ... Blue checkmarks "used to mean trustworthy sources of information," Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton said.

The European Union said Friday that blue checkmarks from Elon Musk’s X are deceptive and that the online platform falls short on transparency and accountability requirements, the first charges ...

The European Union said Friday that blue checkmarks from Elon Musk's X are deceptive and that the online platform falls short on transparency and accountability requirements, the first charges ...

The Twitter logo, now known as X, is seen on the awning of the building that houses the Twitter office in New York, on Oct. 26, 2022. The European Union says blue checkmarks from Elon Musk’s X ...

X under formal investigation by EU into disinformation, blue checkmarks, and more. Ben ... The Verge notes that X’s slashed moderation team appears unable to keep up with the flood of posts ...

EU Warns that X's Blue Checkmarks Are Deceptive The ruling could cost X up to six percent of its global revenue. Tech & Gadgets. Jul 12, 2024. 519 Views. 0 ...

Blue checkmarks on X trick users, EU claims. Paid-for ticks linked to ‘dark patterns’ in landmark investigation . Anthony Cuthbertson. Friday 12 July 2024 16:19 BST. Comments.

Part of the investigation has concluded with the organization determining that paid blue checkmarks are deceptive to users. The investigation by an EU commission began on December 18, 2023.