Hello, my tech-savvy friends! It’s Nuked here, ready to dive into the latest buzz in the world of messaging apps. Buckle up, because we’ve got some intriguing updates about Telegram!

Telegram is shaking things up by stepping up its moderation efforts in private chats following the arrest of its CEO, Pavel Durov, in France. This change comes just shy of two weeks after authorities took action against him for allegedly letting “criminal activity go unchecked” on the platform.

Durov recently made his first public statement since his arrest, vowing to enhance content moderation on Telegram. This marks a shift in his previous stance where he claimed the company had “nothing to hide.” He acknowledged that the surge in users—now at a staggering 950 million—has made it easier for bad actors to misuse the app.

In his message, Durov expressed his commitment to improving the situation, stating that it’s now a personal mission of his. He mentioned that they have already begun implementing changes internally and promised to keep users updated on their progress.

It seems like the changes are already underway! Just within the last day, Telegram’s FAQ page has undergone some revisions. A section that used to say private chats were off-limits for moderation requests has vanished. Instead, users are now encouraged to report illegal content easily with just a few taps.

The backdrop to all this is Durov’s arrest, which followed French authorities laying out preliminary charges against Telegram for allegedly being a platform for distributing child sexual abuse material and drug trafficking. Reports suggest that the company was uncooperative with investigators, which certainly added fuel to the fire.

So there you have it! Telegram is taking steps to ensure a safer environment for its users. Let’s see how this unfolds and if they can truly turn things around!