Telegram Enhances Search Security to Combat Illegal Activities

According to BlockBeats, on September 23, Telegram founder Pavel Durov announced on his personal channel that the search functionality on Telegram is more powerful than other messaging apps because it allows users to find public channels and bots. Unfortunately, this feature has been misused by some individuals to sell illegal goods, violating Telegram's terms of service. In recent weeks, a dedicated review team, aided by AI technology, has significantly improved the security of Telegram's search function. All identified problematic content is now inaccessible. Users are encouraged to report any unsafe or illegal content found in Telegram searches via @SearchReport. To further prevent criminals from abusing Telegram's search feature, the service terms and privacy policy have been updated to ensure global consistency. It is now explicitly stated that the IP addresses and phone numbers of users who violate the rules may be disclosed to relevant authorities upon legitimate request. These measures aim to deter criminals. Telegram's search function is intended to help users find friends and discover news, not to promote illegal goods. The platform is committed to maintaining the integrity of its nearly one billion users.