Pavel Durov's Telegram Faces Major Legal Battle: What It Means for Free Speech & Content Moderation

Published On: August 29, 2024 - Telegram founder Pavel Durov is in hot water after being detained in France over allegations that the app failed to combat crime, including child sexual abuse material. Durov’s radical libertarian stance has made Telegram a giant but also a lightning rod for regulatory scrutiny. What are the implications of his detention, the ongoing clash between free speech and content moderation, and what this means for the future of Telegram and similar platforms. Stay tuned for a detailed analysis of the legal and financial challenges ahead for Telegram.