EU Files First DSA Charges Against Elon Musk's X for Deceptive Dark Patterns

Jul 16, 2024, 12:54 AM

The European Union has filed its first charges under a new social media law against Elon Musk's X, formerly known as Twitter. The EU accuses X of using deceptive 'dark patterns' to mislead users and failing to meet transparency requirements. Specific allegations include the use of 'dark pattern practices' in the platform's pay-for-blue-tick scheme. This marks the first DSA enforcement action under the Digital Services Act (DSA), highlighting the EU's commitment to regulating social media platforms and ensuring user protection.