The investigation stems from a 2022 settlement between the FTC and Twitter over deceptive ad targeting under former CEO Jack Dorsey. Before Musk joined the company, Twitter paid a $150 million fine and agreed to certain privacy and security measures. According to reports, these measures were rescinded after Musk took over the company, which led to the restart of the audit by the FTC.
The commission launched an investigation into the rushed launch of Twitter Blue in March, alleging it lacked required privacy and security controls. Musk’s work with “Twitter files” was also examined.
Court documents now include testimony from former Twitter executives, including about Musk’s swift firings affecting employees who could help enforce FTC requirements.
Musk had previously described the investigation as “the use of a government agency for political purposes.”
Source: Ferra
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