User reports are processed by Telegram’s «tools», moderators, and, if necessary, artificial intelligence/machine learning models, these models had been deployed by the end of the reporting period (February 29, 2024), and since then the company has significantly expanded the use of AI and machine learning technologies.

- Subscribers of channels or members of groups who «do not engage in administration, direct distribution, or promotion of prohibited content, even if they are members of communities where such content may be present, will not be automatically banned».

- If the group administrators themselves do not violate Telegram’s rules (for example, if the group was temporarily affected by the actions of attackers), Telegram moderators may, at their discretion, temporarily close it, giving the administrators the opportunity to eliminate the violations.

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Read eSafety gov notice here