X Corp Takes Strict Action: Bans Over 300,000 Accounts for Policy Violations in India During November

During the period from October 26 to November 25, X Corp, led by Elon Musk, implemented stringent measures on its platform in India. A record-breaking 3,33,036 accounts were banned, primarily for promoting child sexual exploitation and non-consensual nudity. Additionally, 2,233 accounts were taken down due to their association with terrorism. The company's monthly compliance report, in accordance with the new IT Rules, 2021, revealed 1,062 user complaints in India during this timeframe. Of these, 52 grievances appealed account suspensions, with one suspension overturned after review. X also received 35 inquiries related to general account matters. Notably, the majority of Indian complaints were related to hateful conduct (556), followed by abuse/harassment (273), sensitive adult content (122), and impersonation (52). This move aligns with the regulatory requirements for platforms exceeding 5 million users to publish monthly compliance reports. In the previous reporting period, X had banned 2,34,584 accounts in India, illustrating an ongoing commitment to user safety and content moderation.

Key Points:

1. Between October 26 and November 25, X Corp, led by Elon Musk, enforced a record ban on 3,33,036 accounts in India, primarily for promoting child sexual exploitation and non-consensual nudity.

2. The micro-blogging platform, currently undergoing changes with the appointment of CEO Linda Yaccarino, also removed 2,233 accounts for promoting terrorism in India during the same period.

3. In total, X banned 3,35,269 accounts in India, as reported in compliance with the new IT Rules, 2021.

4. Within this timeframe, X received 1,062 user complaints in India through its grievance redressal mechanisms.

5. X processed 52 grievances related to account suspensions, overturning one suspension after a review, while the rest remained suspended.

6. The company received 35 requests concerning general account-related inquiries during the reporting period.

7. Most user complaints from India were related to hateful conduct (556), followed by abuse/harassment (273), sensitive adult content (122), and impersonation (52).

8. As per the new IT Rules 2021, digital platforms with over 5 million users must publish monthly compliance reports.

9. In the preceding month, between September 26 and October 25, X banned 2,34,584 accounts in India and removed 2,755 accounts promoting terrorism.

10. Additionally, between August 26 and September 25, X banned 5,57,764 accounts and took down 1,675 accounts for promoting terrorism in India. Amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, X also took action against over 3,25,000 pieces of content violating its terms of service, including violent speech and hateful conduct.

(With Agency Inputs)