The EU's X fine shows its tech rules still have teeth
11 Dec EU Institutions

The EU's X fine shows its tech rules still have teeth

As Elon Musk and the US government rail against the €120 million penalty, EU officials say the move proves Europe is still willing to deploy one of its last major sources of leverage over American tech giants.
by Peder Schaefer
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