Telegram founder: IP addresses and phone numbers of users who illegally use the search function may be provided to law enforcement agencies

Telegram founder Pavel Durov posted on his personal TG channel that the Telegram search function can help users find public channels and robots, but it has also been abused, and some users use this function to sell illegal goods. In the past few weeks, Telegram's dedicated team has greatly improved the security of search using AI technology, and all identified illegal content is no longer accessible. Durov also said that Telegram has updated its terms of service and privacy policy to clarify that the IP addresses and phone numbers of violators may be provided to relevant law enforcement agencies upon legal request to combat illegal activities and ensure the security and legitimate use of the platform.