X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, is facing potential trouble in Indonesia once again. This time, the controversy centers around X’s recent policy change allowing adult content on the platform.
X previously introduced a new policy permitting the posting of adult content
Indonesia’s Minister of Communications and Informatics, Budi Arie Setiadi, has threatened to shut down access to X if it doesn’t comply with the country’s 2008 Pornography Law. This law strictly prohibits the dissemination of pornographic material.
Earlier this month, X officially introduced a new policy permitting the posting of adult content, as long as users employ content warnings. The company’s stance emphasizes user autonomy, stating their belief that “adults should be able to engage with and create content reflecting their own beliefs, desires, and experiences, including those related to sexuality.” This includes “AI-generated, photographic or animated content such as cartoons, hentai, or anime.”
Minister Setiadi has issued a warning letter to X, outlining the potential consequences of non-compliance. The government plans to send further communications before making a final decision. Notably, X owner Elon Musk has reportedly not responded to these warnings. X itself has also not yet commented on the situation.
Indonesia has a well-documented history of cracking down on internet pornography. In 2014, the country banned Vimeo after accusing the platform of hosting videos containing nudity. Similar bans have been imposed on Tumblr, Reddit, and Imgur. Between 2016 and 2023 alone, Indonesia blocked nearly 2 million websites believed to contain pornographic material. X’s new policy has also drawn attention and potential challenges in Malaysia, another country with strict internet content regulations.
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