FYI for those that use Telegram. France will share any information collected with other countries if true.
Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, has been arrested in France on allegations that his app's encryption aids drug trafficking and fraud.Critics say this is like blaming Tim Berners-Lee (inventor of the World Wide Web) for the Dark Web or Elon for every offensive tweet. Are we setting a dangerous precedent by holding tech innovators liable for the actions of users?Is this about justice, or is it a misunderstanding of how technology should be regulated?
Telegram founder Pavel Durov is set to appear before a judge on Saturday evening, facing multiple charges, including terrorism, drug trafficking, fraud, money laundering, and child abuse content. French media report that Durov, a dual French and Russian citizen, could face up to 20 years in prison. His arrest is attributed to Telegram's lack of content moderation and his failure to cooperate with French law enforcement. The charges stem from a search warrant issued by the French National Directorate of Judicial Police