X Cracks Down on Harmful Content in India

In a bid to comply with the new IT Rules, 2021, Elon Musk-owned X, formerly Twitter, has banned over 2,30,000 accounts in India between April 26 and May 25 this year. The microblogging platform released its monthly report, stating that most of these accounts – 2,29,925 to be exact – were banned for promoting child sexual exploitation and non-consensual nudity.

X takes a stand against harmful content

The company took down 967 accounts for promoting terrorism on its platform in the country. This move is a significant step towards creating a safer online environment for users.

X received 17,580 complaints during the review period, and the company processed 76 grievances that requested account suspensions. However, upon reviewing the specifics of the situation, X overturned none of these account suspensions.

Users can report harmful content on X

In the report, X said that it received 31 requests related to general questions about accounts during this reporting period. The company is committed to providing a safe and secure platform for its users.

Layoffs at X?

In a recent all-hands meeting, X CEO Linda Yaccarino addressed concerns among the company’s employees about potential layoffs and delayed promotions. While the meeting may not have provided employees with all the answers they were seeking, Yaccarino assured staff that these all-hands meetings will be held quarterly and that both she and Musk will be communicating with them soon.

X CEO addresses employee concerns

The future of X remains uncertain, but one thing is clear – the company is committed to creating a safer online environment for its users.