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Australian Court Upholds $418,000 Fine Against Elon Musk's X Over Child Abuse Reporting

Oct 8, 2024, 05:58 PM

An Australian judge has rejected an attempt by social media platform X, owned by Elon Musk, to overturn a fine of AUD 610,500 ($418,000) imposed by a regulator. The fine was levied for failing to cooperate with a request for information about anti-child-abuse practices and child protection reporting. This ruling marks a significant victory for Australia in its efforts to hold global internet companies accountable.