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"X Updates Policy to Officially Allow Adult Content"
1 year ago•Source: USA TODAY
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"X Officially Permits Adult Content Under New Policy"
Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has formalized a policy allowing consensual adult content, provided it is clearly labeled. This policy, which existed unofficially before Elon Musk's acquisition, restricts such content from being visible to children and users who opt out. The move aims to attract creators marginalized by other platforms' stricter guidelines on nudity and sexual expression.
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