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Why does Apple keep banning Telegram, but never X?
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TL;DR
- Apple removed Telegram from the App Store over child sexual abuse material (CSAM) but later restored it after the content was removed.
- X (formerly Twitter) remained on the App Store despite issues with nonconsensual deepfakes generated by its Grok AI chatbot.
- Experts suggest Apple's moderation decisions may be influenced by political factors and potential blowback, with X having stronger political support in the US than Telegram.
- Telegram has faced increasing pressure from governments and legal actions, including accusations related to CSAM and facilitating terrorism, leading it to revise its content moderation policies.
- Despite global condemnation and lawsuits concerning deepfakes on X, Apple engaged in behind-the-scenes discussions with the platform's developers rather than removing the app.
- The article implies that Apple's app store rules may be flexible, especially when dealing with influential figures like Elon Musk.