*Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Addresses Problematic Content*
Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov announced that the platform has removed harmful content, following his August arrest in France. Durov stated that Telegram's search feature was exploited for illegal activities.
*Measures Taken*-
AI-powered content review- Updated terms of service and privacy policy- Sharing infringers' details with authorities (IP addresses, phone numbers)*Durov's Statement*"We won't let bad actors compromise our platform's integrity for almost a billion users."
*Background*
Durov, with an estimated $15.5 billion fortune (Forbes), advocates for an ascetic lifestyle. He was arrested on August 24, charged with failing to curb extremist content, and released on âŹ5 million bail.
*Recent Developments*-
Altering "people nearby" feature to promote legitimate businesses- Commitment to improving moderation
