Telegram uses AI to remove 15 million suspected illicit groups and channels

Telegram has reportedly removed around 15 million illicit groups from its messaging platform, using AI to tackle the issue. Over recent months, the platform has faced mounting pressure to rid its app of illegal content. As previously reported by ReadWrite, this scrutiny resulted in the arrest of CEO Pavel Durov in France, where he faces charges related to the harmful and unlawful material shared via the app.

While Durov remains under strict restrictions following his first court appearance, the instant messaging service says it has made major strides in addressing the issue. The platform reports having removed over 15 million groups and channels involved in fraud and other illegal activities.

For years, our moderation team removed as many as 1M+ channels and 10M+ users every month. Their hard work stayed behind the scenes — until now.

We’ve launched a new page showcasing their efforts over the years: https://t.co/KH6W4OR1HM