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White Supremacist Active Clubs Are Breeding on Telegram
Wired
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1y ago
Medial
Gabrielle Hanson, a pro-MAGA mayoral candidate in Tennessee, was escorted by members of the Tennessee Active Club, an openly neo-Nazi hate group, to a debate. They claimed to provide security due to alleged threats. However, the Franklin Police Department found no information on threats against Hanson but is investigating death threats made by the group, including anti-Semitic slurs and references to white supremacist literature. Active clubs, promoting fitness and brotherhood, have grown recently as a new face of the white supremacist movement. They use platforms like Telegram to spread hate speech and recruit.
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Telegram platform to hit 1 billion users within year, founder Pavel Durov says
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
The popular messaging app, Telegram, is expected to reach 1 billion active monthly users within a year, its founder Pavel Durov said. The app, which already has 900 million active users, is growing rapidly and aims to remain a neutral platform. Durov, who left Russia due to government interference, stated that Telegram seeks to avoid being involved in geopolitical issues. Telegram has become essential during the Russia-Ukraine conflict, serving as a tool for both governments and citizens to access unfiltered information. However, critics also highlight concerns about misinformation and manipulation on the platform.
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Substack's Nazi problem isn't about speech — it's about money
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
Substack's founder has made the decision not to remove white supremacist and Nazi blogs from the platform, despite criticism. The platform is reportedly profiting from these blogs, as some have paying subscribers. While some Substack writers have signed a letter supporting the decision as freedom of speech, the issue at hand is whether customers are comfortable with a company that makes money from Nazi content. The article argues that Substack's reluctance to demonetize these blogs and address content moderation could become a business problem if the revenue from extremist content increases.
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High Court orders temporary suspension of Telegram's services in Spain
Reuters
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1y ago
Medial
Spain's High Court has ordered the suspension of messaging app Telegram's services in the country following complaints from media companies about unauthorized content uploading. The court has instructed mobile phone providers to block Telegram's services while the claims are investigated. Telegram is the fourth most-used messaging service in Spain, with nearly 19% of Spaniards surveyed using it. The company claims to have more than 700 million monthly active users worldwide. The court spokesperson and Telegram have not yet commented on the suspension.
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Telegram could face greater EU scrutiny
Economic Times
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11m ago
Medial
The European Commission is investigating whether messaging app Telegram has more users in the EU than it claims, which would subject it to stricter digital rules. The probe comes as the platform's founder, Pavel Durov, faces criminal charges in France related to extremist and illegal content on the platform. Under the Digital Services Act, platforms with at least 45 million monthly active users in the EU must comply with additional regulations. Telegram previously stated it had 41 million users in the EU, but has refused to provide updated figures. If found to have over 45 million users, Telegram could face fines and other sanctions.
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The Greatest App of All Time Day 9: SwiftKey vs. Telegram
Gizmodo
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1y ago
Medial
In Gizmodo's March Madness bracket challenge to determine the greatest app of all time, Twitter won against Read It Later with 52% of the vote. The contest for today features two unique apps: SwiftKey and Telegram. SwiftKey, known for its predictive text and machine learning capabilities, was once an advantage for Android users over the iPhone but lost its edge when Apple integrated similar features. Telegram, a secure messaging platform with over 800 million monthly active users, offers a hybrid messenger and social network experience, but faces controversy due to its lack of content moderation.
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Criminal networks in Southeast Asia flourish in Telegram's 'underground markets': UN
Economic Times
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10m ago
Medial
1. Criminal networks in Southeast Asia are extensively using the messaging app Telegram for large-scale illicit activities, according to a report by the UNODC. 2. The app has sprawling channels with little moderation, allowing open trading of hacked data, including credit card details and passwords. 3. Tools for cybercrime, such as deepfake software and data-stealing malware, are widely sold on Telegram, along with unlicensed cryptocurrency exchanges offering money laundering services. 4. The report states evidence of underground data markets moving to Telegram and vendors actively targeting transnational organized crime groups in Southeast Asia. 5. Southeast Asia has become a major hub for a multibillion-dollar industry that targets victims worldwide with fraudulent schemes, generating billions of dollars annually. 6. Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, has been charged with allowing criminal activity on the platform, raising questions about app providers' criminal liability and freedom of speech.
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6 things we learned from the founder of Telegram's first interview in 7 years
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
Telegram founder Pavel Durov revealed in a recent interview that his company is on the verge of profitability and may soon go public. Durov, often referred to as the "Mark Zuckerberg of Russia," stated that an initial public offering (IPO) is being considered as a means to democratize access to Telegram's value. The messaging app currently boasts 900 million monthly active users, almost double the amount reported earlier this year. With the introduction of paid subscriptions and advertising, Telegram has generated "hundreds of millions of dollars" in revenue and aims to become profitable in the next year. Durov expressed interest in exploring AI ambitions and implementing features such as revenue sharing with content creators and business accounts. Additionally, a "social discovery" feature that facilitates networking and dating within the app is in development.
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High Court orders temporary suspension of Telegram's services in Spain
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Spain's High Court has ordered the temporary suspension of Telegram's services in the country, following complaints from media companies. They alleged that Telegram allowed users to upload content without permission. The court agreed to block the messaging app while the claims are investigated, with mobile phone providers responsible for implementing the suspension. Telegram, which is the fourth most popular messaging service in Spain, has not yet commented on the court's decision.
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South Korea regulators say Telegram cooperating with deepfake porn crackdown
Economic Times
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10m ago
Medial
South Korean regulators have had productive talks with messaging app Telegram about the distribution of deepfake porn on the platform in the country. Telegram has reportedly complied with requests to remove 148 videos related to the issue, with the longest removal taking 36 hours. The Korea Communications Standards Commission praised Telegram for their cooperation and understanding of the situation. This sudden move by Telegram to cooperate with authorities could be connected to the recent arrest of the app's CEO in France. South Korean police have also made progress in their communication with Telegram regarding deepfake crimes.
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Star Health Suffers Mega Data Breach, Medical Records Of Over 31 Mn Customers Up For Sale On Telegram
Inc42
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10m ago
Medial
Personal data of Star Health customers, including sensitive information like medical history, test results, and tax details, has been found available for download on Telegram. This incident has raised concerns over the security of users' data. Recently, Telegram faced criticism when its CEO, Pavel Durov, was arrested in France for allegations of facilitating illicit activities on the platform. The Indian government has also accused Telegram of enabling extortion and gambling activities.
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