Sat Sep 07 09:30:34 UTC 2024: – Telegram CEO Pavel Durov defended the app’s handling of illicit content and acknowledged growing pains from rapid expansion to 950 million users
– Durov was charged in France for failing to stop the spread of illicit content on the app
– Telegram has faced criticism for content including child sex abuse material and drug sales
– Durov plans to improve the way the site handles harmful content and make it easier for authorities to send requests
– The platform may be preparing to allow users to flag questionable content in private chats
– Durov believes his detention in France was an overreach and argues against holding executives personally responsible for crimes committed by third parties
– Durov could face up to 10 years in jail for the charges
– Telegram has evolved beyond a messaging platform to include news feeds, shopping, and games
– Durov has received support from figures like Elon Musk over implications for free speech.

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