Telegram’s founder, Pavel Durov, is in hot water in France. He’s been arrested and is facing multiple charges for not doing enough to control the content on his platform. But while Durov is dealing with legal issues, Meta’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, is catching attention for a different reason.

Zuckerberg has openly admitted that Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to censor certain content on demand from the US government. This admission has raised eyebrows, especially because it reveals a cozy relationship between tech giants and the government.

What’s the Big Deal?

Durov, who started Telegram with his brother in 2013, has always been a strong advocate for privacy. He’s refused to give in to government demands for backdoor access to users’ private messages. This stance has put him at odds with regulators around the world. Telegram’s encryption and lack of targeted ads make it a stronghold for privacy, which has only fueled controversies and tensions ...