Elon Musk's X fined for not complying with Australia's child protection laws
Summary
An Australian court fined Elon Musk's social media company X for not following child protection rules. X admitted it failed to provide information about how it fights online child abuse, leading to a fine of A$650,000 plus additional legal costs.Key Facts
- The fine was first issued by Australia's internet safety regulator, eSafety, in 2023.
- X did not respond properly to a request about how it manages child exploitation on its platform.
- X argued it did not have to comply because the request was made to Twitter before it became part of X Corp.
- The court rejected this argument and ordered X to pay a total of A$710,000 (including legal costs).
- The fine aims to act as a strong warning for large companies, not just a business expense.
- eSafety has previously clashed with X over other issues, like banning users under 16 and removing violent videos.
- The eSafety Commissioner reported receiving threats after criticizing Musk’s stance on regulation.
- X must pay the fine within 45 days of the court ruling.
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