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Telegram: social media giant or the new ‘dark web’?

20 mins | Mar 29, 2024
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As the messaging platform gears up for a potential stock market flotation, it is under pressure to curtail use by criminals. Hannah Murphy explores Telegram's dual identity as a crucial platform for freedom of expression in oppressive countries and a hub for illegal activities, highlighting the tensions between its expansion and the need for stricter content regulation. Read by Emma Powell.

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