"E-Safety Commissioner Takes Aim at X in Antisemitism Inquiry. Australia's eSafety commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, has delivered a scathing assessment of social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, during a royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion. In a stark warning, Grant revealed that her office is constantly battling with X's billionaire owner, Elon Musk, to restrict or remove graphic and disturbing content, including footage of the 2015 Bondi terror attack. The commissioner's testimony highlights the ongoing struggle to regulate and police online platforms, as mainstream sites grapple with the challenge of distributing and monetizing 'gore' and 'fringe' content. As the inquiry continues, Grant's comments raise concerns about the potential risks and consequences of unchecked online activity."
Julie Inman Grant singles out X when giving evidence to royal commission on antisemitism and social cohesionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMainstream platforms are fighting to distribute and monetise “gore” and “fringe” content, the eSafety watchdog has told the antisemitism royal commission.Australia’s eSafety commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, on Thursday singled out X, telling the inquiry her office has to fight its billionaire owner, Elon Musk, to try to keep footage – including some posted of the Bondi terror attack – restricted or off the platform. Continue reading...
