Australian watchdog files legal action against Telegram, saying it failed to remove violent content

Australia's online safety watchdog sued the messaging app Telegram, claiming it didn't remove violent extremist videos from its platform. The videos included footage from mass shooting incidents. The lawsuit centers on whether Telegram should have taken down this content.

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Australian watchdog files legal action against Telegram, saying it failed to remove violent content

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Australian watchdog files legal action against Telegram, saying it failed to remove violent content

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Australian watchdog files legal action against Telegram, saying it failed to remove violent content

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Australia sues Telegram over failure to remove terrorist content

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Australian watchdog files legal action against Telegram, saying it failed to remove violent content

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Australian watchdog files legal action against Telegram, saying it failed to remove violent content

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Australia: Telegram faces legal action over failure to remove terrorist content

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