The Trump administration has filed to intervene in Elon Musk's appeal against a €120 million EU fine on X under the Digital Services Act, marking a major escalation in transatlantic tech regulation tensions. The US Justice Department argues the EU is overreaching by regulating American companies outside its jurisdiction.
Background
The EU's Digital Services Act (DSA) entered into full force in 2024, requiring major platforms to comply with stricter transparency and content moderation rules. The X fine was the first penalty enforced under this new regulatory regime.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Sep 25, 2026 at 09:45 PM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10