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Meta CEO Zuckerberg says US pressure on Covid-19 posts was 'wrong'
Meta CEO Zuckerberg says US pressure on Covid-19 posts was 'wrong'

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg believes US government pressure on his social media platforms to take down certain Covid-19 content in 2021 was "wrong," and said he would resist similar attempts in the future, according to a letter submitted to a US congressional committee. "I believe the government pressure was wrong, and I regret that we were not more outspoken about it," Zuckerberg wrote.

Telegram: The global rise of libertarian chat app
Telegram: The global rise of libertarian chat app

The boss of social media platform Telegram has been arrested in France, accused of allowing the sharing of illegal content. - Legal troubles - French prosecutors accuse Telegram of failing to moderate content or collaborate with the authorities.

Durov has 'nothing to hide', says Telegram after France arrest
Durov has 'nothing to hide', says Telegram after France arrest

France held the Russian-born founder of Telegram Pavel Durov in custody for a second day of questioning on Monday over alleged offences related to the popular but controversial messaging app, which insisted he had "nothing to hide". Telegram has become hugely popular partly due to the ease of viewing and posting videos on its messaging "channels".

Durov: Mysterious and controversial Telegram founder
Durov: Mysterious and controversial Telegram founder

Russian-born tech entrepreneur Pavel Durov has founded wildly popular social networks as well as a cryptocurrency, amassed a multi-billion-dollar fortune and locked horns with authorities not just in Russia but around the world.

Thai officials raid illegal bitcoin mine after power outages
Thai officials raid illegal bitcoin mine after power outages

Thai authorities raided an illegal bitcoin mine west of Bangkok after residents complained of frequent blackouts in the area for more than a month, local authorities said Sunday. It was fourth time this year that authorities have raided an illegal bitcoin mine in Ratchaburi province. tp/aph/fox

Telegram chief Pavel Durov arrested at French airport
Telegram chief Pavel Durov arrested at French airport

Telegram chief executive Pavel Durov is expected to appear in court Sunday after being arrested by French police at an airport near Paris for alleged offences related to his popular messaging app, sources told AFP. The Franco-Russian billionaire, 39, was detained at Le Bourget airport north of the French capital on Saturday evening, one of the sources said, speaking on condition of anonymity.