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The fault line seems to be between freedom of speech and allowing disinformation an unfettered voice.
"Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Telegram has become the main source of unfiltered content about the war and the politics surrounding the conflict, but it has also been a source of disinformation.
Some analysts describe it as a "virtual battlefield" used intensively by both Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his officials, as well as by the Russian government.
However, it is an application that still does not meet the requirements of the European Union, which has led to it being temporarily suspended in some member countries, such as Spain.
[...]
Durov’s arrest raises important questions about the balance between freedom of expression and the need to moderate online content.
Telegram has faced criticism for its relatively lax approach to moderation, which has allowed the platform to be used for illegal activities but has also provided a space for free expression in authoritarian regimes.
This case could have far-reaching implications for social media and messaging platforms around the world, potentially influencing future content moderation policies and the way these platforms operate in different legal jurisdictions."
"Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Telegram has become the main source of unfiltered content about the war and the politics surrounding the conflict, but it has also been a source of disinformation.
Some analysts describe it as a "virtual battlefield" used intensively by both Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his officials, as well as by the Russian government.
However, it is an application that still does not meet the requirements of the European Union, which has led to it being temporarily suspended in some member countries, such as Spain.
[...]
Durov’s arrest raises important questions about the balance between freedom of expression and the need to moderate online content.
Telegram has faced criticism for its relatively lax approach to moderation, which has allowed the platform to be used for illegal activities but has also provided a space for free expression in authoritarian regimes.
This case could have far-reaching implications for social media and messaging platforms around the world, potentially influencing future content moderation policies and the way these platforms operate in different legal jurisdictions."
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