A new study by the Southern Poverty Law Center has found that Telegram’s algorithm promotes extremist channels, even when users browse benign topics. Researchers discovered that users searching for celebrities or technology were recommended extremist content, including anti-government conspiracies and white nationalism. The platform’s founder, Pavel Durov, is under investigation in France for failing to curb criminal activity. Experts warn that Telegram has become a ‘digital threat’ due to its role in disseminating harmful content.