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X Probed by Irish Watchdog Over Age, Parental Control Concerns

Bloomberg Technology Tuesday 08 September 2026, 16:00 UTC By Olivia Fletcher 1 min read
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Ireland’s media watchdog launched an investigation into X, over concerns the social media platform owned by Elon Musk breached age and parental control provisions.

Ireland’s media watchdog launched an investigation into X, over concerns the social media platform owned by Elon Musk breached age and parental control provisions.
Irish (ORG) Parental Control Concerns Ireland’s (ORG) Elon Musk (PERSON)
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