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Telegram to Moderate Private Chats Following CEO's Arrest

CosmicTaco · 2024-09-06T14:30:26.445133+05:30

- Telegram has removed language from its FAQ page that said private chats were protected from moderation requests. - This change comes nearly two weeks after CEO Pavel Durov was arrested in France for allegedly allowing criminal activity on the app. - Durov issued a statement promising to moderate content more on the platform, a shift from the company's initial stance. - The FAQ page now includes instructions on how to report illegal content, replacing previous statements about chat privacy. - French authorities charged Telegram with distributing child sexual abuse material and drug trafficking, citing the company's lack of cooperation. Source: [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/5/24237254/telegram-pavel-durov-arrest-private-chats-moderation-policy-change)

Telegram has removed language from its FAQ page that said private chats were protected from moderation requests.
This change comes nearly two weeks after CEO Pavel Durov was arrested in France for allegedly allowing criminal activity on the app.
Durov issued a statement promising to moderate content more on the platform, a shift from the company's initial stance.
The FAQ page now includes instructions on how to report illegal content, replacing previous statements about chat privacy.
French authorities charged Telegram with distributing child sexual abuse material and drug trafficking, citing the company's lack of cooperation.

Source: The Verge