Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, has announced major measures to address criticism and improve content moderation on the platform.Â
This response comes amid a formal investigation in France concerning illegal activities associated with Telegram, including fraud and child abuse imagery.
In a bid to enhance safety, Telegram has disabled media uploads to its blogging tool and removed the “People Nearby” feature, which had been exploited by bots and scammers.
These changes are part of Durov’s broader effort to transform Telegram’s moderation practices from controversial to commendable.
The French investigation has ignited debate about the responsibility of tech platforms for user conduct.
While Durov’s efforts are aimed at mitigating abuse, some experts question whether these measures will be adequate in addressing the platform’s challenges.
Additionally, Telegram has updated its FAQs to better manage illegal content in private chats. Durov also highlighted that the platform now boasts 10 million paid subscribers.
