Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Warns Users About Internet Freedom Erosion
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Summary
Telegram founder Pavel Durov sent a warning message to all Telegram users through a system notification that appeared at the top of chat lists. The message claimed 'the free internet is turning into a tool of control' and directed users to Durov's personal Telegram group. In the group, Durov posted a birthday message expressing concern that their generation is running out of time to save the free internet, which he says is being transformed from a platform for free information exchange into 'the ultimate tool of control.' The message suggests that once-free countries are introducing restrictions on internet freedom.
Key quotes
· 4 pulled"End of free internet: The free internet is turning into a tool of control"
"Our generation is running out of time to save the free Internet built for us by our fathers"
"What was once the promise of the free exchange of information is being turned into the ultimate tool of control"
"Once-free countries are introducing" restrictions on internet freedom
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