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Dublin Council Proposes Ban on Social Media Platform X

1/13/2026

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Dublin City Council is considering a proposal to ban social media platform X due to concerns it facilitates abuse.
Green Party councillors, who have stopped using X, say the platform spreads harmful content, citing Grok generating non-consensual images.
The council plans to discuss the motion at an upcoming meeting.
They also urge other councils and government departments to stop using X and push for stronger online harassment and child-safety laws.

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Dublin City Council is considering a proposal to ban social media platform X due to concerns it facilitates abuse.
Green Party councillors, who have stopped using X, say the platform spreads harmful content, citing Grok generating non-consensual images.
The council plans to discuss the motion at an upcoming meeting.
They also urge other councils and government departments to stop using X and push for stronger online harassment and child-safety laws.