In his first public statement since he was detained, Pavel Durov denied claims that Telegram is 'some sort of anarchic paradise' as 'absolutely untrue'.
Durov stated that holding him responsible for crimes committed by third parties on the platform was a 'surprising' and 'misguided approach', emphasizing that legal action should target the service itself.
He warned that personal accountability for potential abuse of tools discourages innovation, noting, 'No innovator will ever build new tools if they know they can be personally held responsible'.
While admitting that Telegram is not perfect, he highlighted their proactive measures, claiming they take down millions of harmful posts and channels every day.
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