X continues to host child sexual abuse material despite Elon Musk's promise, finds probe: Here is what happened

A recent investigation has reportedly found that the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, continues to host child sexual abuse material. This discovery follows public commitments from owner Elon Musk to combat such content after his acquisition of the company. The presence of this material on the platform raises serious concerns about user safety and the effectiveness of moderation policies.

Child sexual abuse material is illegal and deeply harmful, and its dissemination online poses significant risks to victims. Social media companies face immense pressure and legal obligations to prevent its spread. The findings of this probe suggest ongoing challenges for X in fulfilling its stated duty to protect its users and comply with regulatory expectations concerning illegal content.