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X agrees to overhaul verification system in Europe

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Elon Musk's social media company, known as "X", has agreed to modify its blue checkmark (verification) system across Europe following a significant fine of 120 million euros imposed on December for breaching online content regulations under Digital Services Act compliance requirements according to reports from Bloomberg News and the European Commission.

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    Elon Musk's company X has agreed to modify its verification system in the European Union following a €120 million fine.
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    The change is intended as part of compliance with EU regulations, specifically regarding blue checkmarks and digital services acts.
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    X was previously fined by tech regulators for breaching online content rules related to verified accounts.
[Mar 13] EU fine forces 'X' into blue checkmark changes per Handelsblatt
[Mar 12, 04:58 UTC (approx)] Reports confirm X will change verification system after €1.3 billion penalty context in various languages.