The arrest of Telegrams founder, and what it means for social media

Published: Sept. 3, 2024, 4 a.m.

The arrest of Telegram\u2019s founder and CEO in Paris last month has thrown the spotlight on the messaging app and its approach to content moderation. Madeleine Finlay hears from Russian affairs reporter Pjotr Sauer and technology journalist Alex Hern about how the case could influence how social media companies approach problematic content on their platforms. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod