MOSCOW, Oct 13 Telegram users can only see the content they subscribe to, so it is unlikely that the messenger can be used to significantly increase propaganda, says Telegram founder Pavel Durov.
«Unlike other apps that use algorithms to push shocking content to unsuspecting people, on Telegram users only receive the content they subscribe to. Therefore, it is unlikely that Telegram channels can be used to significantly amplify propaganda. On the contrary, , they serve as unique sources of first-hand information for researchers, journalists and fact-checkers,” Durov explained.
He noted that earlier this week Hamas used a messaging app to warn residents of the Israeli city of Ashkelon to leave the area before a rocket attack began.
«Will blocking their channel help save lives or put more lives at risk? It's always tempting to act on emotion. But complex situations like these require careful thought that takes into account the differences between social platforms.» , writes the founder of Telegram, pointing out that the issue of covering military operations is rarely obvious.
Durov also added that messenger moderators and artificial intelligence remove millions of malicious materials every day.