X challenges Ireland's new online 'safety' code in High Court
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Social media platform X has initiated a legal challenge against Ireland’s media regulator, Coimisiún na Meán, regarding its new online safety code. This code, which aims to protect users—especially children—by restricting harmful video content, was published in October and applies to major platforms like YouTube and TikTok.

X, owned by Elon Musk, claims the code may impose excessive obligations. The code enforces fines up to €20 million for non-compliance. Supporters of the code, including Taoiseach Simon Harris, assert it holds platforms accountable for content that incites hatred or promotes self-harm.

No hearing date has been set yet.

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