Apple briefly pulled Telegram over CSAM, reigniting bias concerns about App Store rules

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Apple temporarily removed Telegram from its App Store this week, citing the presence of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on the platform. The app, which serves over one billion users globally and is widely used in censorship-heavy countries, was restored after the offending content was taken down. The incident lasted roughly an hour but sparked renewed scrutiny over Apple's content moderation practices. Critics have questioned why Apple applies enforcement actions against some platforms, like Telegram, but appears to treat others — notably X — differently. The episode has reignited a broader debate about consistency and transparency in how Apple polices its App Store.

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