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Telegram enables widespread gender-based ‘ecosystem of abuse,’ researchers say

By Sara Brandstätter ( April 8, 2026, 07:00 GMT | Insight) -- Messaging service Telegram is enabling a structured, cross-border ecosystem of gender-based abuse supported by automation tools and monetization practices, a study by AI Forensics has found. An analysis of nearly 2.8 million messages in Italy and Spain shows how non-consensual sexual content is systematically shared, exchanged and monetized within interconnected networks, raising questions about gaps in enforcement under the EU’s Digital Services Act.Messaging service Telegram is enabling a structured, large-scale ecosystem of gender-based abuse across European countries, a cross-national study finds, highlighting how the platform’s design supports automation, monetization and cross-border distribution of harmful content....

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