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Worried about privacy on X? Here’s what to do after the new FTC warning In early July 2026, a coalition of consumer advocacy groups filed a formal complaint with the Federal Trade Commission, warning that X (formerly Twitter) poses a “serious risk to Americans’ privacy.” The groups argue that changes made under Elon Musk’s ownership have weakened user protections and increased the likelihood of data misuse. If you use X, you may want to take a few practical steps now to reduce your exposure. ...

Is Your X Account at Risk? Privacy Advocates Warn FTC of ‘Serious’ Threat Privacy advocates have formally alerted the Federal Trade Commission that Elon Musk’s X poses a “serious risk to Americans’ privacy,” according to a report from Ars Technica. The complaint argues that recent changes to the platform’s data practices – including expanded data sharing, reduced transparency, and the use of user posts to train AI models – violate past FTC orders and put users at greater risk of surveillance, identity theft, and unwanted exposure. ...