Australian Authorities Fine X $610,000 for Failing to Tackle Child Sexual Abuse Materials

‘X has stated publicly that tackling child sexual exploitation is the number one priority, but it can’t just be empty talk,’ said eSafety Commissioner.

The new Twitter logo rebranded as X, and the old Twitter bird logo reflect in smartphone screens in Paris, France, on July 27, 2023. Joel Saget/AFP via Getty Images

Social media giant X, formerly known as Twitter, has been issued with a $610,500 (US$385,000) fine for failing to eradicate child sexual exploitation materials on its platform.

The Australian eSafety Commissioner (eSafety) has released a report (pdf) revealing how major social media companies have complied with the federal government’s requirements to crack down on child sexual abuse materials (CSAM) in February.