Apple briefly removes Telegram from App Store, renewing questions about CSAM enforcement

Apple removed Telegram from the App Store without warning, with Telegram CEO alleging an extortionist planted AI-generated CSAM to trigger the removal. The incident renews scrutiny of Apple's content moderation policies.

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