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Elon Musk’s Social Media Platform X Formally Allows Adult Content in Updated Policie

Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, has recently updated its policies to formally permit adult content. Formerly known as Twitter, the platform will now allow users to share sexualized content as long as it is consensual and clearly labeled.

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The revised policy, which was implemented over the weekend, states that users are permitted to create, distribute, and consume material related to sexual themes as long as it is consensually produced and distributed.

It emphasizes that sexual expression, whether visual or written, can be considered a legitimate form of artistic expression.

The policy underscores the belief in the autonomy of adults to engage with and create content that reflects their own beliefs, desires, and experiences, including those related to sexuality. To protect users, exposure to graphic material will be restricted for children and adult users who opt not to view it. Additionally, users are prohibited from sharing content that promotes exploitation, non-consent, objectification, sexualization, harm to minors, and obscene behaviors, according to the policy.

The change, initially reported by TechCrunch, formalizes a relatively tolerant attitude towards adult content that predates Musk’s acquisition of Twitter in October 2022. Unlike platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube, Twitter has never explicitly banned nudity and sexualized content.

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Under Musk’s leadership, X has significantly reduced moderation on the platform and reinstated previously banned accounts, including those of former United States President Donald Trump and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones. While Musk argues that he is upholding freedom of speech, critics accuse him of enabling hate speech and misinformation.