X Corporation's New Safety Center: A Strategic Shift to Texas
Aug/01/2024
X Corporation, previously known as Twitter, is proceeding with its plan to establish a new "Trust and Safety center of excellence" in Texas, aimed at combating child sexual exploitation (CSE) material. Despite initial skepticism about the project's realization, a recent job listing confirms that the center is being staffed. This move is part of Elon Musk's broader strategy to enhance human moderation and address rule-breaking content on the platform, which has significantly fewer moderation staff compared to other social apps. Musk's moderation stance, viewing it as censorship, has been controversial, but this new center aims to reassure users and advertisers. The Texas facility could also signal a potential headquarters shift from San Francisco, reflecting Musk's dissatisfaction with local governance. This development marks a significant step in X's evolution under Musk's leadership. Chart below shows Leading countries based on number of X (formerly Twitter) users as of April 2024.
