Telegram Joins IWF to Combat Child Abuse Material

Telegram has agreed to join the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF), marking a significant change in its approach to combating child sexual abuse material (CSAM) after years of refusal. This decision follows the recent arrest of Telegram's founder, Pavel Durov, in Paris for alleged failures in content moderation. The IWF will provide Telegram with tools and datasets to help detect and remove CSAM, enhancing the platform's existing measures. Critics have previously labeled Telegram as 'the dark web in your pocket' due to its misuse for illegal activities. In light of its new partnership, Telegram plans to implement several changes, including sharing information with law enforcement and increasing transparency. The move is seen as a transformative step towards improving the platform's content moderation policies.