FTC Urged to Monitor X

The Federal Trade Commission is being warned to keep a close eye on Elon Musk’s X, formerly Twitter, as the company tries to end ongoing audits of its data handling practices. X argues that changes made under Musk’s leadership, including a rebranding, have addressed past issues and that the audits are no longer necessary. However, advocates are pushing back, citing concerns over X’s AI training and tools, and the potential risks to user data. Why it matters: the outcome of this decision will have significant implications for the future of data privacy and the level of accountability tech companies face in protecting user information.