More than 15.4 million groups and channels were deleted from Telegram in 2024. This was part of a crackdown on harmful content, including fraud and terrorism. This initiative follows scrutiny after Telegram’s founder, Pavel Durov, was arrested in France. He was charged with alleged harmful content on the platform.
The company credits its success to advanced AI moderation tools. They have greatly improved its ability to find and remove inappropriate content. A statement on Durov’s Telegram channel said the company made a moderation page. It aims to be transparent and detail its efforts.
The page says enforcement actions spiked after Durov’s August arrest. This marked a shift in Telegram’s content moderation strategy. These measures show the platform’s commitment to safety. They address concerns about the misuse of messaging apps for crime.
