Is 4chan doing enough to protect kids?
That's what UK regulator Ofcom is investigating under Online Safety Act rules, alongside complaints about 'the potential for illegal content and activity' on the platform. Anyone familiar with the controversial web forum could have this probe wrapped up by lunch, but let's see how long it takes them.
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