UK Cracks Down on Telegram in Online Safety Probe
The UK's Ofcom has launched an investigation into Telegram over child sexual abuse material concerns, part of efforts to enhance online safety. The probe comes amidst wider discussions on banning under-16s from social media. Telegram denies claims, citing its efforts to reduce harmful content visibility.
The United Kingdom's communication regulator, Ofcom, initiated an investigation into the Telegram messaging app on Tuesday, focusing on alleged child sexual abuse content shared on the platform.
This move aligns with the UK's broader mission to ensure children's online safety, emphasized by the 2023 Online Safety Act.
Despite Telegram's denial and claims of reducing harmful content, the investigation persists, alongside discussions of potential social media bans for children under 16.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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