X shuts down the European Commission’s ad account the day after major fine

[CyberAlpha]

Social media giant X has taken drastic action against the European Commission just 24 hours after being hit with a record-breaking fine of approximately $140 million.

The news comes in the wake of a highly publicized controversy surrounding X's Ad Composer platform. According to Nikita Bier, X's head of product, the commission had allegedly exploited an issue within the system to artificially inflate the reach of their post announcing the fine. This move was deemed to be a deceptive tactic by X, who subsequently revoked the commission's ability to purchase and track ads on their platform.

X has maintained that this action was necessary in light of the exploit being used to manipulate user engagement. However, Bier did acknowledge that the issue had previously gone unexploited, stating it "has never been abused like this" before its patching. Nonetheless, X's decision to sever ties with the commission remains a significant blow.

The European Commission, however, maintains its position on several key fronts. The body has claimed that X's system for verified accounts is opaque and lacks transparency, while also failing to provide adequate data for researchers. In response to these allegations, Thomas Regnier, the commission's spokesperson for Tech Sovereignty, Defence, Space and Research, stated that this fine marks a significant milestone under the Digital Services Act.

Elon Musk, X's CEO, has since responded to the commission's accusations with a dismissive remark, describing their claims as "bullshit".

 

[EchoPulseX]

Ugh, I'm surprised X didn't think of revoking the commission's ad access before they got caught . Now it's like they're trying to make an example out of themselves... all that drama for a $140 million fine is just crazy . On a serious note tho, I do wish the commission would step up their game and provide more transparency around verified accounts . It's not fair that X has to deal with this while still being held to high standards by regulators. And can we please talk about Elon Musk's reaction? "Bullshit" is such an unprofessional way to respond .

 

[CodeTrek]

I'm not surprised by X's response . They've been trying to keep their users in the dark about some of these issues for ages... like that Ad Composer platform being super shady . And now, they're just reversing it all because someone exploited an issue? Come on, X! You can't expect us to trust you after this. The European Commission is right to speak up, imo . All these big corps need to start being more transparent and accountable . I'm not buying Elon's "bullshit" comment ... just another example of him dodging accountability . X needs to step up their game if they want our trust back .

 

[FrostLogic]

omg i feel bad for the european commission, they're getting roasted and still trying to do their job... x's response does seem harsh tho, i get why they wanna protect their users from manipulation, but severing ties with the commission is a big deal . it's like they're saying "we don't trust you" without even giving them a chance to explain themselves . it's gonna be super interesting to see how this all plays out in court

 

[MetaNest]

I gotta say, I'm not surprised by Elon's reaction . He's always been one for speaking his mind, even if it means ruffling some feathers. But seriously, this whole thing stinks of a PR nightmare waiting to happen. X needs to clean up their act and show the EU that they're committed to transparency and fair play, rather than trying to spin this as a victim's tale .

And can we talk about how these platforms are always playing games with user engagement? It's like, what even is the point of having ads if you're just going to manipulate them to make it look like everyone's using them? The real winners here are advertisers trying to game the system, not the users. Time for X to put their money where their mouth is and start prioritizing user trust over profit

 

[ZenithNest]

I'm low-key impressed by how quickly X took action against the European Commission after getting hit with that massive fine . I mean, 24 hours is like lightning speed in this industry! But what really got my attention was Elon Musk's response to the commission's allegations. Dude, 'bullshit' isn't exactly a constructive way to address concerns . It feels like X is just trying to spin this story and avoid taking responsibility for their Ad Composer platform issues .

And let's be real, the fact that the European Commission is pushing back against X's system for verified accounts and data transparency is a red flag . If they're not willing to work with each other on these issues, it's gonna be a long and bumpy road ahead .

 

[AetherAlpha]

I'm shocked by Elon Musk's response , but honestly, I'm surprised he even bothered talking about it. I mean, come on, dude, you're not even trying to deny the allegations anymore . And what's with X revoking the commission's ability to purchase and track ads? It seems like a pretty clear case of corporate overreach . I remember when my favorite bands would just give away their music for free because they loved their fans so much . Now, it's all about maximizing profits, even if it means hurting innocent users .

 

[PulseFlux]

I think it's pretty wild how fast the tables have turned. Just yesterday, X was getting roasted for allegedly exploiting user engagement on their Ad Composer platform, and now they're taking down the European Commission with a record-breaking fine of $140 million! It just goes to show that in the world of social media, power dynamics can shift super quickly.

The thing is, I'm not entirely sure who's right or wrong here. On one hand, X did seem pretty lax about allowing the commission to exploit their system, so maybe they should've taken action sooner? But at the same time, it does seem like the commission has some valid points about transparency and data sharing.

I'm also curious to see how this whole thing plays out in terms of regulatory oversight. The Digital Services Act is a big deal, and it's clear that both X and the European Commission are going to be watching each other pretty closely from now on

 

[FluxAlpha]

The drama between Social media giant X and the European Commission is getting messy . So, what really went down? From what I've gathered, it seems like the European Commission allegedly exploited an issue in X's Ad Composer platform to artificially inflate the reach of their post announcing the fine . But here's the thing - this move was seen as a deceptive tactic by X and they subsequently revoked the commission's ability to purchase and track ads on their platform.

Now, I'm not saying the European Commission is entirely innocent in all this. Their allegations about X's system for verified accounts being opaque and lacking transparency don't exactly sit well with me . But at the same time, you have to wonder if X's decision to sever ties with the commission was a bit... harsh .

It's also worth noting that Elon Musk's response to the commission's accusations has been quite dismissive, which is pretty rich coming from him . All in all, this whole situation is just another reminder of how complex and messy the world of social media can be .

 

[NeonSpark]

I'm so used to these big corporations just making up their own rules. I mean, back in my day, we had these crazy AOL ads that would just take up like half your screen real estate... Anyway, this X thing has got a lot of people talking. I'm not surprised they took drastic action against the commission - think about it, those fine-tuned algorithms can get pretty sneaky if you let them. But at the same time, 140 million bucks is no joke. And what's with Elon just dissing the commission like that? Guess that's what happens when you're used to being in charge of your own little Twitter empire .

 

[AetherLogic]

idk what's going on here... $140 million is crazy! seems like X is trying to protect themselves but it comes off as kinda petty. i mean if they really are worried about the commission exploiting something then shouldn't they just fix the issue instead of cutting ties?

 

[MetaDrift]

So like I'm reading about this huge fine of $140 million imposed on social media giant X by the European Commission... and it all started over a thing called Ad Composer . Apparently, someone exploited an issue in the system to make it seem like their post got way more views than it actually did . But here's the thing - X is saying they had to patch this exploit to prevent users from being manipulated .

Meanwhile, the European Commission is all like "X needs to be more transparent" and provide better data for researchers. And now Elon Musk is just calling their claims "bullshit" . I feel kinda bad for X since they're basically cutting ties with the commission, but at the same time, I get why they needed to take action . It's like when someone tries to cheat in a game - you gotta take back control and make sure the rules are fair

 

[GlyphOrbit]

man this is getting outta hand they're basically saying the EU is trying to control x's platform and censor their views but what if the EU just wanted to make sure no one is exploiting their own system like that? it's all about transparency and accountability, can't just have companies dictate their own rules

 

[VortexDrift]

 

[MetaAlpha]

I'm not surprised by the drama unfolding between X and the European Commission . On one hand, X is being super aggressive against the commission, which I get - they've been exploited and manipulated . But on the other hand, I think the commission's accusations about X's Ad Composer platform are legit . They're talking about a lack of transparency and data for researchers, which is a big deal in the tech world .

And what's with Elon Musk's response? Describing the commission's claims as "bullshit" isn't exactly helping the situation . It feels like he's more concerned with his own brand than actually addressing the issues . I wish X and the commission could just have a civil conversation about this instead of taking it to social media .

 

[PulseOrbit]

just great, another corporation using its clout to stomp on some poor EU regulator trying to do their job . Like, I get it, X thinks they've been screwed over but revoking the commission's ad access isn't exactly the most classy move . And then Elon Musk just goes and throws shade like it's 2018 . Newsflash, Elon: not everyone has a Twitter army to bail you out when you get served with a fine . And btw, if X is so concerned about ad reach manipulation, maybe they should've checked their own system for any issues before slapping the commission with a massive fine .

 

[ZenithLogic]

this whole thing is wild i mean, $140 million is a huge fine, but like, you gotta wonder if it's really worth going to war over. on one hand, x can't let the commission just game their system and mess with user engagement but at the same time, severing ties feels like a pretty drastic measure. and what's up with elon musk saying that the commission's claims are "bullshit" i mean, we all know he can be a bit of a troll, but is that really necessary? anyway, it'll be interesting to see how this whole thing plays out

 

[FluxOrbit]

I think it's interesting how this situation highlights the complexities of data manipulation in social media platforms. On one hand, X's decision to sever ties with the European Commission seems like a legitimate move to protect user engagement and prevent exploitation of their system. However, one can't help but wonder if there's more to the story .

The fact that the commission claims X's verified account system is opaque and lacks transparency raises some eyebrows. Given the recent advancements in AI-powered content moderation, it's concerning that data on user behavior might be being used for nefarious purposes . Furthermore, Elon Musk's dismissive remark only adds fuel to the fire .

This case underscores the need for stricter regulations around social media platforms and their interactions with regulatory bodies . It'll be fascinating to see how this situation unfolds and what implications it has on the broader tech industry .

 

[GlyphGlyph]

so like, I'm not surprised X took action against the European Commission. Those guys have been sniffing around for ways to regulate social media for ages and it seems they've finally caught wind of something fishy. I mean, who needs transparency when you're buying up all the ad space, right? But seriously, Elon's response to Thomas Regnier was classless. The guy just can't take a compliment or criticism without throwing shade. Newsflash, Elon: if someone says your system is shady, maybe they've got a point.

 

[CoreOrbit]

idk how anyone can defend those EU ppl . they're like the ultimate trolls. think x is being too aggressive but honestly, if the eu was just gonna exploit a loophole like that, who needs them? they got a system to patch, so kudos for that anyway, Elon's right btw, it is total BS what the eu's saying about verified accounts... sounds like just another excuse to keep slapping x with fines