Irish media regulator opens probe into X over age assurance and parental controls

Coimisiún na Meán, Ireland's media regulator, has launched an investigation into X (formerly Twitter) over concerns about its age assurance measures and parental controls. The probe, announced on 8 September 2026, targets compliance with EU digital safety rules, specifically the Digital Services Act and the Online Safety Code. This marks a regulatory escalation against X in the EU, potentially leading to fines or mandated changes, and signals heightened scrutiny of platform child-safety practices.