Telegram's CEO Pavel Durov announced it will share users' IP addresses and phone numbers with authorities who present valid legal requests, stating this change aims to deter crime.
While 99.999% of Telegram users are law-abiding, Durov noted that the 0.001% involved in illicit activities tarnish the platform’s image and risk the safety of its nearly billion users.
Durov's recent arrest raised concerns about free-speech protections on the internet, with critics questioning whether Telegram can remain a safe haven for political dissent.
Critics have also pointed out that Telegram allows large group sizes, contributing to issues like misinformation and child pornography, contrasting with WhatsApp's smaller group limits.
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