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Ofcom Investigates 4chan for Potential Online Safety Act Violations

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UK's Ofcom is investigating 4chan for possible violations of the Online Safety Act, citing complaints about illegal content and inadequate child protection measures. The platform faces potential fines up to £18 million if found non-compliant.

4chan, known for its anonymous imageboards, has been implicated in various online controversies, including the dissemination of illegal content. Ofcom's probe underscores the platform's ongoing challenges in moderating harmful material.

Notably, 4chan's /pol/ board has been linked to radicalization incidents, such as the 2022 Buffalo shooting, highlighting the platform's role in propagating extremist content.

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