Telegram, used by more than half of the population, appoints local representative and opens office in Kazakhstan

Messenger app Telegram plans to open a local office in Kazakhstan to strengthen communication with local regulators and compliance.
On the 14th (local time), Kazakhstan's Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Space Industry announced that "Telegram has agreed to appoint a local representative in Kazakhstan and open an office in the country."
According to Minister Zhaslan Madiyev, the opening of Telegram's local office is a step towards strengthening content moderation within the messaging platform.
"This move is significant given Telegram's local user base, which is expected to grow by 25% to 12 million users compared to 2023," he said.
Half a million Kazakhs use Telegram every month, more than half of Kazakhstan's total population of 20 million.
The announcement comes as the Kazakh government joins forces with the American Chamber of Commerce and major U.S. tech companies such as Meta and Apple.
The news was revealed during a meeting with representatives of Kazakhstan. At the meeting, Kazakh officials discussed data protection and the issue of fraud and fake accounts on social media platforms.
Meta revealed that it used AI to block 1.2 billion fake accounts worldwide in the third quarter.
Minister Madiev said, "The Kazakhstan government is committed to promoting digital sphere
"We are working with international partners to ensure the safety of our citizens," he said. "We are actively working with Telegram to swiftly remove illegal content and block illegal channels."
According to our legislation, internet platforms such as Telegram, WhatsApp, TikTok, etc. must have a representative in Kazakhstan.
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