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EU challenges X over dark pattern use

EU regulators are charging Elon Musk’s X with violating the Digital Services Act (DSA), including deceiving users via use of dark pattern practices, including allowing them to self-verify their identity, which goes against industry practice of identity confirmation from trustworthy sources.

This is one of a number of potential violations regulators are exploring and if proven could result in penalties for X of up to 6% of global annual turnover.