Reported 4 months ago
Telegram, a messaging app, has become a platform for spreading disinformation by pro-Kremlin accounts in Europe, with Russian intelligence using it to recruit criminals for sabotage. Despite efforts to regulate online information, European officials struggle to police Telegram due to its lack of accountability. The app's lax content moderation rules allow it to serve as a hub for spreading fake news and propaganda, particularly regarding Russia's disinformation campaigns on various topics. Telegram's user numbers are currently below the threshold to trigger strict EU regulations under the Digital Services Act, highlighting the challenges in combatting misinformation on the platform.
Source: YAHOO