Enforcement action · Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA)
IMDA Issues Letters of Caution to X and TikTok for Serious Weaknesses in their Measures to Detect and Remove CSEM and Terrorism Content Respectively
IMDA Issues Letters of Caution to X and TikTok for Serious Weaknesses in their Measures to Detect and Remove CSEM and Terrorism Content Respectively is an AI-related enforcement action involving Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA). Singapore's IMDA issued Letters of Caution to X and TikTok for severe weaknesses in AI-driven child sexual exploitation material and terrorism content detection, placing them under enhanced supervision with a June 30, 2026 deadline for rectification proof.
Action details
- Agency
- Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA)
- Jurisdiction
- SG
- Enforcement type
- advisory
- Document type
- enforcement action
- Effective
- 2026-03-31
- AI risk category
- unacceptable
- Topic
- ai content
Summary
The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) of Singapore has issued Letters of Caution to X and TikTok due to serious failures in their systems to proactively detect and remove child sexual exploitation and abuse material (CSEM) and terrorism content, respectively. These failures are a violation of Singapore's Code of Practice for Online Safety – Social Media Services. Both companies are now under 'Enhanced Supervision' and must regularly report on their progress to implement rectification measures and provide supporting data by June 30, 2026. This indicates active enforcement against named organizations for content moderation failures, implying a high enforcement risk.
Primary source
https://www.sgpc.gov.sg/detail?url=%2Fmedia_releases%2Fimda%2Fpress_release%2FP-20260331-1&page=%2Fdetail&HomePage=home →Frequently asked questions
- What is IMDA Issues Letters of Caution to X and TikTok for Serious Weaknesses in their Measures to Detect and Remove CSEM and Terrorism Content Respectively?
- The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) of Singapore has issued Letters of Caution to X and TikTok due to serious failures in their systems to proactively detect and remove child sexual exploitation and abuse material (CSEM) and terrorism content, respectively. These failures are a violation of Singapore's Code of Practice for Online Safety – Social Media Services. Both companies are now under 'Enhanced Supervision' and must regularly report on their progress to implement rectification measures and provide supporting data by June 30, 2026. This indicates active enforcement against named organizations for content moderation failures, implying a high enforcement risk. Primary source →
- Which agency brought the action?
- Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) brought this enforcement action in SG. Primary source →
- What was the penalty?
- No specific penalty amount is disclosed in the primary source AIGI tracked for this action. Some enforcement actions resolve through injunctive relief, consent decrees, or behavioural undertakings rather than monetary penalty. Primary source →
- When did the action take effect?
- The action was effective 2026-03-31. Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source?
- The primary source for IMDA Issues Letters of Caution to X and TikTok for Serious Weaknesses in their Measures to Detect and Remove CSEM and Terrorism Content Respectively is at https://www.sgpc.gov.sg/detail?url=%2Fmedia_releases%2Fimda%2Fpress_release%2FP-20260331-1&page=%2Fdetail&HomePage=home. AIGI does not paraphrase secondary commentary — every claim on this page links back to that primary source. Primary source →
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