Telegram Hosts Tens of Thousands of Non-Consensual Images
A six-week study tracked 80,000 files across 16 channels from Dec 2025 to Feb 2026.
25,000 active users in Spanish and Italian groups exchanged content.
75% of files were photos, 25% videos including deepfakes and teen images.
Content originated from TikTok, Instagram, or Snapchat.
AI Forensics urged EU to classify Telegram as a 'very large online platform' under the Digital Services Act.
Telegram stated sharing such content is forbidden and moderation is effective.
Groups often reopen after being shut down.
Pavel Durov remains under French investigation after 2024 arrest in France.
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