Telegram Removes 15.4M Harmful Groups Post-Durov Arrest

• Telegram has faced significant pressure to clean up its platform following the arrest of its founder, Pavel Durov, in France.
• In 2024, Telegram removed 15.4 million groups and channels linked to harmful content using advanced AI moderation tools.
• The company launched a new moderation page to showcase increased enforcement efforts after Durov’s arrest, who is currently out on €5 million bail.

Source: Techcrunch