2025-12-09 16:21:38

A social media giant just got hit with a historic €120 million penalty—the first enforcement action under Europe's Digital Services Act. The violation? Failing transparency standards, specifically around researcher data access and advertising repository requirements.

This marks a significant milestone in tech regulation. The European Commission didn't hold back, making an example out of the platform for not playing by the new rulebook.

Over at the White House, the U.S. president weighed in on the matter. His response signals potential friction between American tech interests and European regulatory ambitions. The timing couldn't be more interesting—as global platforms navigate increasingly complex compliance landscapes, this case sets a precedent that other companies are definitely watching.

The penalty amount isn't pocket change, even for a major platform. It sends a clear message: the era of self-regulation in digital spaces is ending. Transparency isn't optional anymore—it's enforceable, with teeth.

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TopBuyerBottomSeller

· 8h ago

This move by the EU is fierce; finally, someone dares to threaten the profits of big internet companies.

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GateUser-40edb63b

· 21h ago

The EU is really serious this time, but to be honest, a fine of 1.2 million euros is nothing for these big companies...

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BearMarketBro

· 12-10 17:27

Europe is really going all out this time, pouring 120 million directly... even big platforms can't handle it.

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BrokenYield

· 12-09 16:49

lmao europe finally grew some teeth. watch the compliance departments start hemorrhaging money now—this €120m flex is basically a correlation matrix of "we're done asking nicely"

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FarmToRiches

· 12-09 16:47

The EU is really tough this time. Meta being fined 120 million isn’t a big deal in itself, but the signal is too obvious. The Americans definitely won’t sit still. Eastern and Western regulations are clashing head-on.

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FundingMartyr

· 12-09 16:46

The EU is really being tough this time... throwing 120 million euros at it, finally someone dares to take action against the internet giants. Forget it, forget it, the US will definitely drag things out again... In the end, it's just a matter of money. Think about it, if this keeps up, will other platforms still dare to be non-transparent? Rules really need someone to take the first hit. That said, this fine is really just a drop in the bucket for them, but you can't underestimate the demonstration effect—it'll bring more trouble down the line. But seriously, the EU finally grew some teeth; that whole self-regulation thing before was a complete joke.

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WenAirdrop

· 12-09 16:45

Europe has finally taken action, and this €120 million slap really hurts. Honestly, these transparency requirements should have been in place long ago. We've had data black boxes for far too long. We don't care what the US thinks, but now that Europe has established these rules, everyone will have to play by them from now on.

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GmGmNoGn

· 12-09 16:40

The EU is really tough this time, finally taking action against major platforms. This €120 million fine is enough to set an example for others.

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MetaNeighbor