Ireland’s media regulator, Coimisiún na Meán, is increasing pressure on Elon Musk’s social media platform X because it is not following the age verification rules set by the country’s new Online Safety Code. These rules, which went into effect on July 21, are meant to protect children from harmful content, especially pornography and violent material.
The code applies to video-sharing platforms that have their EU headquarters in Ireland, including X, Facebook, and TikTok. According to Politico, Coimisiún na Meán’s first review of X found no proof that the platform had taken steps to meet these age verification requirements. The regulator also raised “further concerns” about X’s failure to comply, particularly regarding the lack of parental controls.
