4chan Fined £450,000 for Age Check Failures

The U.K.’s media regulator, Ofcom, has imposed a £450,000 fine on 4chan due to repeated failures to implement age verification checks as mandated by the Online Safety Act. The regulator also cited deficiencies in risk assessments and terms of service regarding illegal content. 4chan now faces a deadline to rectify these issues or face escalating daily penalties.

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