Elon Musk-run X Corp has banned 229,925 accounts in India between April 26 and May 25, primarily for promoting child sexual exploitation and non-consensual nudity. In addition, the microblogging platform took down 967 accounts for promoting terrorism during this period. Overall, X Corp banned a total of 230,892 accounts in the reporting period.
Compliance with New IT Rules, 2021
In compliance with the new IT Rules, 2021, X Corp released its monthly report detailing its actions. The platform received 17,580 complaints from users in India through its grievance redressal mechanisms during the same timeframe. Additionally, the company processed 76 grievances appealing account suspensions, none of which resulted in overturned suspensions. The company also received 31 requests related to general account questions during this reporting period.
Breakdown of Complaints
The majority of complaints from India were related to:
- Ban evasion: 6,881 complaints
- Hateful conduct: 3,763 complaints
- Sensitive adult content: 3,205 complaints
- Abuse/harassment: 2,815 complaints
Previous Reporting Period
Between March 26 and April 25, X Corp had banned 184,241 accounts in India. During this period, the platform also took down 1,303 accounts for promoting terrorism.
Platform Undergoing Changes
The platform, which is undergoing significant changes under Elon Musk’s leadership, continues to take a firm stance against accounts that violate its policies on child sexual exploitation, non-consensual nudity, and terrorism. The company’s commitment to enforcing these rules is reflected in the substantial number of account bans and actions taken to address user grievances.
Conclusion
X Corp remains vigilant in its efforts to maintain a safe online environment in India. Users are encouraged to report any violations, and the company assures that it will continue to act decisively against those who misuse the platform. For more detailed information, users can refer to the official monthly report released by X Corp.
