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Samuel Woodhams

As 4chan mocks UK regulators, will Ofcom turn to its 'last resort'?

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Ofcom appears to be facing a major enforcement challenge. Despite issuing £3 million in fines under the Online Safety Act, the regulator has recovered just £55,000.

With controversial platforms like 4chan now openly mocking the financial threats, Ofcom is being pushed toward its “option of last resort.” If deployed, these measures could test the UK’s ability to control the internet.

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