A Ukrainian woman who ran a Telegram called "Melitopol is Ukraine" in the Russian-occupied city has been sentenced to 14 years in jail, the Southern District Military Court in Rostov-on-Don said on Oct. 23.

Twenty-one-year-old Yana Suvorova was detained on Aug. 20, 2023, in Melitopol, along with six other RIA Melitopol journalists and administrators of the  channel.

Russia Sentences 14 Years Prison to Admin of 'Melitopol is Ukraine' Telegram Channel

Controversial social media boss and Telegram founder Pavel Durov has revealed that his neighbour tried to poison him in 2018. He did not let anyone know about it because he didn't want his business to be affected.

Telegram founder Pavel Durov reveals his neighbour poisoned him in 2018 - 'Felt like this is it'

Russia has restricted voice calls on WhatsApp and Telegram, citing national security and crime concerns. The move affects over 180 million users. WhatsApp called it an attack on secure communication, while Telegram said it removes harmful content.

Russia restricts calls on WhatsApp, Telegram 'to promote digital sovereignty': Here's REAL reason behind the move

Launched in 2013 by Russian-born brothers Pavel and Nikolai Durov, Telegram is a cloud-based messaging app. It is known for its strong encryption, privacy features, and support for large group chats and broadcast channels.

Nepal orders telecom providers to ‘immediately’ block Telegram – Here’s why

Telegram founder Pavel Durov has 106 children - six biological and 100 from sperm donations in 12 countries. He plans on dividing his fortune among all of them.

Durov beats Musk: Telegram founder has 106 kids in 12 countries at the age of 40

On X, Pavel Durov wrote, "Together, we win," and claimed that he and Musk have "agreed to a 1-year partnership to bring xAI's Grok to our billion+ users and integrate it across all Telegram apps".

Pavel Durov claims Grok AI coming to Telegram, Elon Musk denies: $300M deal drama unfolds on X

The "similar channels" feature (on Telegram) recommended extremist channels even to users browsing subjects such as celebrities or technology, according to a study by the US civil rights organisation the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). 



Study says Telegram app using algorithm that promotes extremist content

Telegram boss Durov offering free IVF treatment to women willing to use his sperm

Last week, revenues and earnings for microsoft,apple, alphabet, amazon, and meta platforms exceeded analyst estimates. However, the results were insufficient to warrant the high multiples these companies have in comparison to the broader market.

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OpenAI's hallucination issues, American Airlines' New Boarding Technology And More. The past week was full of interesting tech developments, and we have highlighted the most important ones in our Tech Wrap.

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Telegram's AI chatbots are capable of creating nudes of anyone: Report

Private messaging app Telegram is making headlines yet again as a United Nations report suggests powerful criminal networks in Southeast Asia extensively use the app. This has come after allegations were levied against Telegram Ceo Pavel Durov back in August for allowing criminal activity on the platform including child pornography and other illicit activities.

Telegram A Hub For Southeast Asian Crime Gangs? Shocking UN Report

The United Nations has reported that Telegram is being used as a platform for facilitating crime in Southeast Asia, where criminal networks are thriving. The messaging app's encryption and anonymity features have made it a popular tool for various illegal activities, including drug trafficking, human trafficking, and money laundering. The UN emphasizes the need for enhanced monitoring and regulation to combat these growing threats and protect vulnerable populations in the region.

UN: Telegram Fueling Crime In Southeast Asia As Criminal Networks Flourish

On 30 Sept, South Korean regulators praised productive discussions with messaging app Telegram amid the country's deep-fake porn crisis. In August, media and authorities uncovered a widespread network of Telegram chatrooms, often based in schools and universities, where users shared AI-generated deep-fake porn featuring female students and staff.

South Korean Regulators Report Telegram's Cooperation In Deepfake Crackdown

Telegram to share 'bad' users' IP address, phone numbers to government authorities: CEO Durov

Ukraine bans Telegram on official devices over fears of spying by Russia

News from the world of technology: Chartwatch: AI-based tool is helping hospitalized patients to reduce death risks. Watch to know more.

Chartwatch: AI-based tool helping reduce death risk in hospitalized patients

US unveils charges against white supremacists who aimed to incite race war. Here's what happened

Telegram to start moderating private chats, remove features used by abusers

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov blasts French authorities over 'misguided' charges in first statement after arrest

More trouble for Telegram: Police in South Korea launch probe into whether app abets online sex crimes

Not-so-dangerous app? France detained Durov but President Macron can’t get enough of Telegram

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov freed from detention, to face a court now

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Russia Sentences 14 Years Prison to Admin of 'Melitopol is Ukraine' Telegram Channel

Telegram founder Pavel Durov reveals his neighbour poisoned him in 2018

Russia restricts calls on WhatsApp, Telegram: Here's why

Nepal orders telecom providers to ‘immediately’ block Telegram – Here’s why

Durov beats Musk: Telegram founder has 106 kids in 12 countries at the age of 40

Pavel Durov claims Grok AI coming to Telegram, Elon Musk denies: $300M deal drama unfolds on X

Study says Telegram app using algorithm that promotes extremist content

Study says Telegram app using algorithm that promotes extremist content

Telegram boss Durov offering free IVF treatment to women willing to use his sperm

Tech Earnings Fail to Keep Ai Frenzy Going

Is OpenAI Adding Fake Text To Audio Transcripts?

Telegram's AI chatbots are capable of creating nudes of anyone: Report

Telegram A Hub For Southeast Asian Crime Gangs? Shocking UN Report

UN: Telegram Fueling Crime In Southeast Asia As Criminal Networks Flourish

South Korean Regulators Report Telegram's Cooperation In Deepfake Crackdown

Telegram to share 'bad' users' IP address, phone numbers to government authorities: CEO Durov

Ukraine bans Telegram on official devices over fears of spying by Russia

Chartwatch: AI-based tool helping reduce death risk in hospitalized patients

US unveils charges against white supremacists who aimed to incite race war. Here's what happened

Telegram to start moderating private chats, remove features used by abusers

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov blasts French authorities over 'misguided' charges in first statement after arrest

More trouble for Telegram: Police in South Korea launch probe into whether app abets online sex crimes

Not-so-dangerous app? France detained Durov but President Macron can’t get enough of Telegram

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov freed from detention, to face a court now