Elon Musk

X privacy warning: How to lock down your account after advocates sound the alarm A coalition of privacy and consumer advocacy groups has formally warned the U.S. Federal Trade Commission that changes at X (formerly Twitter) under Elon Musk’s ownership pose “a serious risk to Americans’ privacy.” The warning, detailed in a letter reported by Ars Technica on July 2, 2026, cites specific policy shifts and data practices that could expose users to increased tracking, unwanted data sharing, and use of their content for artificial intelligence training without meaningful consent. ...

X Privacy Warning: How to Protect Your Account After FTC Complaint A coalition of privacy advocates has filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warning that changes made to X (formerly Twitter) under Elon Musk’s leadership pose a “serious risk to Americans’ privacy.” While the company has not yet responded publicly, the specific concerns are concrete enough that everyday users can take steps now to limit their exposure. ...

X’s New Privacy Risks: What Changed and How to Protect Your Account A coalition of privacy advocacy groups has filed a formal warning with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) about changes at X (formerly Twitter) that they say pose a “serious risk to Americans’ privacy.” The warning, reported by Ars Technica, follows a series of policy and feature updates under the platform’s current ownership. While the FTC has not yet announced an investigation, the filing puts the agency on notice—and gives millions of X users reason to review their account settings right now. ...