Privacy at the Crossroads: X Corp, AI, and the Future of Oversight

Join John in this episode of Open Source News Elements as he unpacks X Corp’s ongoing battle with the US Federal Trade Commission over privacy compliance and consent decrees, the complexities of AI-driven platforms, and why robust regulatory oversight is crucial for safeguarding user data. From historic consent decrees to today’s AI-fuelled privacy challenges—including recent data breaches, the advent of Grok AI, and new prototypes from SpaceX and Meta—we deep-dive into why privacy matters more than ever. Plus, practical insights for software maintainers on GitHub, advocating for a culture of security and trust.