Twitter, the popular microblogging platform, has made a significant move in India by banning a staggering 2,551,623 accounts between March 26 and April 25. The company stated that these accounts were involved in promoting child sexual exploitation and non-consensual nudity, as mentioned in its monthly report. Additionally, Twitter also took down 2,249 accounts for promoting terrorism on the platform in the country. In total, Twitter suspended a massive 2,553,881 accounts in India during the reporting period.

Compliance with New IT Rules

Under the new IT Rules 2021, digital and social media platforms with more than 5 million users are required to publish monthly compliance reports. Twitter’s actions align with this rule, as the company received 158 complaints from Indian users through its grievance redressal mechanisms during the March-April timeframe. The company stated that it reviewed three account suspensions and overturned them based on the specifics of the situation, while the remaining reported accounts remain suspended.

Complaint Categories and Content Restrictions

According to Twitter’s report, the majority of complaints in India revolved around abuse/harassment (83), followed by sensitive adult content (41), hateful conduct (19), and defamation (12). In a separate report, it was revealed that Twitter approved 83% of government requests to restrict or block content globally, including those from India.

Twitter’s Changing Value

In recent news, Twitter’s value has been in the spotlight. Since Elon Musk’s takeover in October 2022, the platform has faced a decline in its worth. Reports indicate that Twitter’s value now stands at $15 billion, which is only one-third of what Musk paid for it ($44 billion) during the acquisition. This decrease in value was acknowledged by Musk himself earlier this year.

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Twitter continues to navigate the challenges of maintaining a safe and compliant platform while addressing user grievances. Its efforts to tackle harmful content and enforce policies demonstrate its commitment to user safety and accountability.