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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".