Elon Musk tries again to escape FTC audits of X data handling

Elon Musk's X filed a petition with the FTC seeking to terminate a 2022 data security consent order 16 years early, arguing the oversight prevents the company from developing artificial intelligence without certifying data security considerations. This marks the second attempt to escape the order, after a federal judge denied a similar bid in November 2023. X estimates compliance costs $17 million annually, including biennial third-party audits.

Source: Ars Technica | 2026-06-04