Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, addresses his arrest in Paris, criticizing French authorities for holding him personally responsible for illegal activities on the platform. He argues that targeting CEOs for such crimes is misguided and could hinder technological innovation.
Key Points
French authorities arrested Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, on charges related to the platform's management
Durov criticized the approach of holding CEOs accountable for crimes committed by others on their platforms
Telegram has an official EU representative to handle law enforcement requests
Durov pledged to prevent illegal activity on the platform despite the challenges
Pros
Pavel Durov defends himself against charges related to the management of Telegram
Emphasizes the importance of not holding CEOs personally responsible for illegal activities on their platforms
Cons
Durov was indicted on 12 offenses including complicity in the distribution of child pornography, drug trafficking, and money laundering