New Delhi, June 15: Elon Musk's social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, is facing a potential block in Indonesia over its adult content policy. The Indonesian government has warned that it will block access to the platform if it fails to address the issue of adult content being shared on the X platform.

As per a report of Gizmochina, Indonesia has threatened to block X, Elon Musk's social media platform, over its adult content policy. The Indonesian government has expressed concerns about the presence of adult content on the platform, which the Indonesian government believes violates the country's regulations. Elon Musk Says Can’t Wait for OpenAI To Have Access to My Phone.

In 2014, Indonesia banned Vimeo for hosting nude content and similar actions were taken against Reddit, Tumblr and Imgur. Between 2016 and 2023, the country blocked nearly two million websites suspected of containing pornographic material. The government has expressed concerns over the availability of pornographic material on Elon Musk-run X. This has led to warnings from the government, emphasising the need for stricter content regulations.

The social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has recently updated its guidelines. According to the new rules, users are allowed to share adult content like porn, but they must adhere to the platform's strict guidelines and should not be displayed in areas such as profile pictures. The Indonesian government is worried about its citizens accessing pornographic material on Elon Musk-run X. They have issued warnings and are calling for stricter content regulations. Elon Musk Pay Package Vote: Tesla Stockholders Approve Tech Billionaire’s USD 56 Billion Pay Package.

Budi Arie Setiadi, Indonesia's Minister of Communications and Informatics, has threatened to shut down access to X if it fails to comply with the country's 2008 Pornography Law. In order to comply with the law, the dissemination of pornographic material is strictly prohibited and failure to adhere to these guidelines could result in the complete blocking of X in Indonesia.

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