Durov has indicated that the changes will shift Telegram's moderation from an area of criticism to one of praise, citing a need to address misuse by a minority of users.
Telegram will remove the People Nearby feature to combat abuse from bots and scammers and will replace it with Businesses Nearby to promote legitimate commerce.
Durov expressed disappointment in being charged with facilitating criminal activity, emphasizing that 99.999% of Telegram's users are law-abiding, and only a minuscule fraction engage in illegal activities.
He stressed the importance of addressing the negative image created by the small group involved in illicit activities, stating it puts at risk the interests of nearly a billion users.
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