Event Brief
X adds local laws notice to posts’ visibility
By The BriefBrief · Sources (4)
Filed: Sep 21, 2026 at 4:05 PM ET
UPDATED Sep 21, 2026 at 10:05 PM ET
Summary: X’s “Under the Hood” feature now tells users when local laws have reduced the visibility of their posts. The update is presented as a way to address questions and claims about shadowbanning by showing the legal basis for any visibility changes.
WHO: X
WHAT: X’s Under the Hood feature now indicates when local laws reduce a user’s post visibility.
WHEN: Sep 21, 2026 at 3:44 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: To show users when local laws have lowered their posts’ visibility, addressing concerns about shadowbanning.
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