Tech titans unite! 🚀 Elon Musk and Edward Snowden are speaking out against the arrest of Telegram's CEO, Pavel Durov. #FreePavel
Musk took to his platform, X, highlighting the vital role of free speech in our digital age. Snowden wasn't silent either, calling Durov's arrest an \"assault on basic human rights\" and criticizing French President Emmanuel Macron for overstepping boundaries to access private chats. 📱🔓
Pavel Durov, the mastermind behind the encrypted messaging app Telegram, was nabbed at Le Bourget airport near Paris after flying in from Azerbaijan on his private jet. French authorities accuse him of not preventing illegal activities on Telegram, including cyberbullying, distribution of harmful content, and even glorifying terrorism. 😱
But let's be real—can one person control everything that happens on a platform used by nearly 1 billion people? 🤔 Telegram says they've been playing by the EU's rules and it's unfair to point fingers at Durov for users' actions.
The arrest has stirred up major vibes, especially in Russia. Durov, who ditched Russia back in 2013 due to government pressures, is now seen by some as a political pawn. Russian officials are demanding access to him, accusing \"the West\" of playing games. 🎲🌍
Telegram remains a lifeline for secure communication, especially in hotspots like the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Here's hoping for a swift resolution! ✌️
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