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• The Connectors framework allows for the creation of generalized systems for managing telemetry.
• Connectors can be used to replicate and merge data streams, apply sampling criteria, and reason about multiple data types in one place.
• The structure of pipelines and data streams in the OpenTelemetry Collector is governed by certain rules and expectations.
• The Connectors framework can be used to address limitations in the existing pipeline structure.
• An anecdote is provided to illustrate how the Connectors framework can be used to filter and redact telemetry data.