A new era for X (Twitter)
Platform X (Twitter) has announced a new update to its guidelines under Elon Musk, which includes the ability for users to post adult content, such as pornographic images, as long as they are labeled and not displayed in prominent places such as your profile picture or a banner.
This openness to pornography represents a significant change in the platform’s policy, which until now had not explicitly prohibited this type of content. However, some limitations are set, such as restricting access to this content for users under 18 years of age.
Repercussions of the new regulation
This new regulation raises questions about how this type of content will be managed and regulated on the platform. Users who wish to post adult content are expected to mark it as sensitive and adjust their settings so that it is not accessible to minors.
In addition, restrictions are placed on posting content that promotes exploitation, non-consent, objectification, sexualization or harm to minors, and obscene behavior.
Reasons behind the change
According to reports, the decision to allow the publication of adult content could be motivated by economic reasons, as this type of content has generated significant income for other platforms and could represent a new source of income for X (Twitter) .
Challenges and background
Despite this change, the challenge arises of how to regulate and enforce these new guidelines, especially in relation to the protection of minors. Previous incidents, such as the spread of an AI-generated pornographic video of Taylor Swift, highlight the difficulties in controlling and managing this type of content on the platform.