Online forums based in the United States that rely on First Amendment protections are getting caught up in internet regulations in the UK, where they now risk being blocked under recent legislation.
Hailed by the British government as the world’s first online safety law, the Online Safety Act (OSA) became law in October 2023, but the duties related to the regulation of so-called illegal content took effect on March 17.
The law requires online platforms to implement measures to protect people in the UK from criminal activity, with far-reaching implications for the internet.
Gab, an American social media network, positions itself as a champion of free speech….