Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, announced new actions against illegal content on the platform after his recent arrest in France. The platform has updated its policies and is using AI to remove problematic content, enhancing security for its billion users.

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• Telegram facing pressure after Durov’s arrest in France.
• Durov accused of not curbing extremist, terrorist content.
• Staff used AI to remove illegal content from search results.
• Terms of service updated to share IP and phone details with authorities.
• Commitment to improve moderation on the platform.
• Arrested on August 24 at Le Bourget airport, released on €5 million bail.
• Investigation requires Durov to remain in France, report to police twice weekly.
• “People nearby” feature to prioritize legitimate businesses over bots.
• Durov promotes a disciplined lifestyle, avoiding alcohol and coffee.
• Telegram has nearly a billion users worldwide.