X fails to pay fine to Australian watchdog

By Agence France-Presse

Nov 15, 2023 12:24 am

SYDNEY, Australia: Elon Musk's X has not paid a fine imposed for failing to outline its plans to stamp out content depicting child sexual abuse on the social media platform, Australia's internet safety watchdog told Agence France-Presse (AFP) on Tuesday.

Last month, eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant slapped an AU$610,500 ($388,000) fine on the company formerly known as Twitter for failing to respond to questions she sent in February, criticizing the firm's 'empty talk' on the issue.

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