Britain issues first online safety fine to US website 4chan

Reuters·Oct 13

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Britain has issued a fine to the US website 4chan under the UK Online Safety Act, with the amount reported as either £950,000 or $26,000. The website has been linked to a significant number of UK deaths, with reports varying between 130 and 160. The fine and the act itself have sparked commentary from various groups, including concerns about regulation and online safety.

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