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4chan and Kiwi Farms Sue UK Over Online Safety Act

8/28/2025

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4chan and Kiwi Farms have sued the UK's Ofcom in Washington DC, contesting the Online Safety Act's relevance to US services.
They claim the Act infringes on US constitutional rights and question Ofcom's independence.
This lawsuit may weaken the Act, which imposes fines for hate speech violations.
Sir Keir Starmer supports the legislation, stating it safeguards children while respecting free speech.

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Story summary

4chan and Kiwi Farms have sued the UK's Ofcom in Washington DC, contesting the Online Safety Act's relevance to US services.
They claim the Act infringes on US constitutional rights and question Ofcom's independence.
This lawsuit may weaken the Act, which imposes fines for hate speech violations.
Sir Keir Starmer supports the legislation, stating it safeguards children while respecting free speech.