The UK communications regulator Ofcom is investigating the online message board 4chan for non-compliance with online safety regulations under the newly implemented Online Safety Act. Complaints have been made concerning illegal content on the platform, yet 4chan has not responded to Ofcom's requests for information or a risk assessment. This investigation is part of broader regulatory scrutiny that also includes other online services, with potential penalties for non-compliance including massive fines. The anonymity of 4chan users often results in the posting of extreme content, raising considerable safety concerns.
Ofcom says it has received complaints over potential illegal content on 4chan, which has not complied with its requests for a risk assessment.
The investigation targets 4chan's failure to protect users from illegal content, with potential fines reaching 10% of its global revenue.
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