UK media regulator investigates possible online safety breaches at 4chan

Ofcom looks into whether 4chan and file-sharing services failed to put measures to protect users from illegal content

Britain's media regulator, Ofcom, on Tuesday launched nine investigations into the internet message board 4chan as well as several file-sharing services over possible breaches of online safety laws.

Britain's Online Safety Act, passed in 2023, sets tougher standards for platforms to tackle criminal activity, with an emphasis on child protection and illegal content.