Australia’s eSafety regulator sues Telegram over alleged failure to remove pro-terror content, seeks A$54.6 million penalty

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Australia's eSafety regulator is suing Telegram in Federal Court, alleging the messaging app failed to remove pro-terror content. The regulator seeks a significant A$54.6 million penalty. The lawsuit highlights concerns over online extremism and the responsibility of tech companies to moderate content.