Elon Musk’s X has released its first transparency report since renaming from Twitter, which outlines all of the reported rule violations, content removal requests, and other enforcement actions that it actioned over the first half of this year.
Many have been eagerly awaiting Musk’s X first transparency report since the branding shift from Twitter to X. The data outlines various rule violations, content removal requests, and enforcement actions carried out in the first half of the year.
As the world’s gaze falls upon X’s new approach to content moderation, the latest numbers have prompted comparisons with Twitter’s previous reports. Surprisingly, despite the buzz around Musk’s more relaxed moderation stance, the data shows that X’s actions are quite similar to those of the former Twitter regime.
In a detailed breakdown, X sheds light on the total enforcement actions taken in response to detected rule violations from January to June 2024.
The report reveals that hateful content, abuse and harassment, and violent content were the primary reasons for content removals, echoing historical trends observed in X/Twitter’s past reports.
According to the data, X suspended 5.2 million accounts and removed 10.7 million posts in the first half of the year due to rule violations.
X’s latest measures have resulted in more removals and suspensions compared to Twitter’s previous records. Despite claims of a more relaxed moderation philosophy, X seems to be cracking down more on violators and complying with an increased number of legal requests.
However, with a new emphasis on reach restrictions over account suspensions and content removals, some controversial content remains active, raising questions about the platform’s commitment to free speech.
While these developments may diverge from initial expectations, they offer a fascinating glimpse into X’s evolving moderation strategy and its impact on user experience.
For a more in-depth look at X’s latest transparency report, you can access it here.