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    Home / News / Technology News / WhatsApp-rival Telegram 'inundated' with illegal, extremist activities: Report
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    WhatsApp-rival Telegram 'inundated' with illegal, extremist activities: Report
    The analysis examined over 3.2 million messages from 16,000 channels

    WhatsApp-rival Telegram 'inundated' with illegal, extremist activities: Report

    By Dwaipayan Roy
    Sep 08, 2024
    10:18 am

    What's the story

    Telegram, a popular messaging platform, is facing intense scrutiny after a New York Times investigation revealed that it is "inundated" with illegal and extremist activities.

    The analysis examined over 3.2 million messages from 16,000 channels, and discovered numerous instances of illicit behavior.

    The findings have sparked a debate about the responsibility of tech companies in moderating content on their platforms.

    Extremist activity

    NYT investigation uncovers extremist channels

    The New York Times investigation identified 1,500 channels run by white supremacists on Telegram. Additionally, it found two dozen channels dedicated to the sale of weapons.

    The report also highlighted at least 22 channels where drugs such as MDMA, cocaine, and heroin were openly advertised for delivery.

    These findings underscore the extent of illegal activity taking place on the messaging platform.

    CEO arrest

    CEO arrested amid content moderation controversy

    Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of Telegram, was arrested in France last month.

    Authorities alleged that due to Telegram's inadequate content moderation, Durov was complicit in the illegal activities occurring on his platform.

    This arrest has further fueled discussions about the role and accountability of tech leaders in preventing unlawful conduct on their platforms.

    Platform response

    Telegram introduces abuse reporting feature

    Following Durov's arrest, Telegram updated its website to include a feature for reporting abuse.

    Durov has been actively defending his position on his own Telegram channel, stating, "Using laws from the pre-smartphone era to charge a CEO with crimes committed by third parties on the platform he manages is a misguided approach."

    This statement indicates Durov's disagreement with the charges leveled against him, and his belief in the need for updated regulations in the digital age.

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