Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Pledges to Improve Platform Safety After Arrest

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov breaks silence after his arrest in France, vowing to improve platform safety.

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Durov expresses surprise at the charges, stating that France didn't use official communication channels with Telegram.

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He claims laws from the "pre-smartphone era" should not hold CEOs accountable for third-party actions on platforms.

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Durov acknowledges the platform's rapid growth to 950 million users has led to challenges in content moderation.

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He vows to personally ensure improvements in safety, with changes already being made internally at Telegram.

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Balancing user privacy and security is challenging, especially when navigating global laws and tech limitations.

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Telegram has left countries like Russia and Iran when demands for user data violated the company's principles.

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Durov emphasizes Telegram's commitment to defending basic rights and improving platform safety for all users.

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