X Platform Still Hosts CSAM Despite Musk's Pledge, Reports Find

X Platform Faces Ongoing CSAM Issues Despite Musk’s Pledge

X (formerly Twitter) continues to host child sexual abuse material (CSAM), according to a new report by the Canadian Center for Child Protection (CCCP). This contradicts platform owner Elon Musk’s repeated claims that eradicating such content was his top priority after acquiring Twitter in 2022.

The findings, reported by The New York Times, highlight that X’s AI chatbot Grok has enabled users to generate CSAM material, exacerbating the platform’s existing challenges with harmful content.

Grok Chatbot and User-Shared CSAM Under Scrutiny

The CCCP’s investigation found that Grok, X’s AI-powered chatbot, has contributed to the platform’s CSAM problem by allowing users to generate abusive content. Additionally, The New York Times conducted an independent experiment revealing that X users continue to share previously flagged CSAM material, undermining the platform’s claims of progress in content moderation.

Musk had declared eliminating CSAM as “Priority #1” shortly after taking over Twitter, and X later announced enhanced measures to combat harmful material. However, third-party analyses consistently show that the issue persists, with some reports suggesting the problem has worsened under Musk’s leadership.

Legal and Ethical Challenges for X

Earlier this year, X faced backlash when users exploited Grok to create deepfake nude images, including those of minors. While X stated it had updated Grok’s safeguards, reports indicate the tool can still generate explicit imagery.

The platform is also embroiled in legal battles, including a lawsuit by sexual abuse survivors who allege Grok was trained on known CSAM datasets, facilitating the creation of abusive content. Separately, X attempted to block a Minnesota law banning nudification technology, arguing it violated constitutional rights.

Free Speech vs. Content Moderation

X’s commitment to free speech appears to clash with its efforts to remove harmful content. This tension has reportedly hindered effective action against CSAM, leaving the material accessible on the platform despite Musk’s public assurances.

Like.tg will continue monitoring developments in this ongoing issue.