Telegram Founder Warns EU App Could Turn Into Surveillance Tool

Pavel Durov warned that an EU age-verification app could become a surveillance tool.

The app was developed by the European Commission.

He said it was hacked within minutes.

Raising privacy concerns.

The plan includes mandatory identity verification.

For social media users.

And restricting access for minors.

Durov argued the hack could justify.

Removing privacy protections.

And expanding monitoring systems.

Potentially enabling mass surveillance in Europe.