Elon Musk’s X Corp Petitions to Overturn FTC Privacy Order, Drawing Mixed Reactions
Elon Musk’s X Corp recently filed a petition with the Federal Trade Commission seeking to vacate a 2022 privacy consent order, a move that has sparked widespread debate. The order stemmed from Twitter’s alleged collection of over 140 million users’ phone numbers and email addresses under the guise of account security between 2013 and 2019, which were actually used for targeted advertising. The FTC imposed a $150 million civil penalty and mandated 20 years of privacy compliance monitoring.
Elon Musk’s X Seeks to End FTC Privacy Order 16 Years Early — Here’s Why It’s Sparking Backlash
Elon Musk’s X Corp. (formerly Twitter) has filed a petition asking the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to terminate a 20-year privacy consent order 16 years ahead of schedule. The order originated from Twitter’s use of over 140 million users’ phone numbers and email addresses — collected under the guise of account security — for ad targeting between 2013 and 2019. Twitter agreed to a $150 million civil penalty in 2022 and pledged to implement a comprehensive privacy and information security program. Now, X argues the order is no longer necessary, citing a revamped privacy framework and its push for AI leadership — but critics, including FTC Chair Lina Khan and several state attorneys general, oppose the move. The outcome remains uncertain as legal battles unfold.
Elon Musk’s X Corp Asks FTC to End Privacy Consent Order – Controversy Heats Up
Elon Musk’s X Corp (formerly Twitter) has filed a petition with the FTC to terminate the 2022 privacy consent order early. The order was imposed after Twitter was fined $150 million for using phone numbers and emails submitted for security purposes to target ads, and placed under 20 years of privacy oversight. In its May filing, X argues that
Elon Musk's X Asks to Scrap FTC Privacy Order, Sparking Debate
Elon Musk's social platform X (formerly Twitter) has petitioned the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to overturn a 2022 privacy consent order tied to allegations of misusing user data for ad targeting. The move draws sharp reactions from consumer groups, lawmakers, and state attorneys general, as X pushes deeper into AI.
X Launches Live Studio With $1 Million Creator Incentive for Streaming
Social media platform X (formerly Twitter) is accelerating its push into video with the launch of Live Studio, a new streaming command center, alongside a $1 million creator incentive program designed to encourage more live broadcasts. Product lead Nikita Bier showcased the tool’s interface on the platform and confirmed that the full $1 million will be distributed to creators using the live feature in the next payment cycle.