UK: Ofcom Fines 4chan for Online Safety Act Violations

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The Spin

Left narrative

The Online Safety Act is a vital democratic legislation protecting children from algorithmic promotion of self-harm content and suicide-related material. 4chan cannot seek to profit from a U.K. market without adhering to its rules. This evidence-based law holds trillion-dollar tech companies accountable for platform safety while preserving free speech rights.

Ofcom Counterhate

Right narrative

Ofcom's extraterritorial censorship campaign against American companies violates constitutional principles and international law. The regulator admits it isn't bound by the First Amendment while claiming authority over U.S. entities, creating a jurisdictional contradiction that undermines sovereignty and promotes Orwellian overreach.

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