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Omegle, a widely known live video chat website, has closed after 14 years of operation.The platform, which allowed users to interact with random strangers online, gained immense popularity, especially among children and young people during the pandemic.The announcement of Omegle’s closure was accompanied by a poignant image of the website’s logo on a gravestone, symbolising the end of an era in online communication. Founder Leif K Brooks issued a statement explaining that the website had become “no longer sustainable, financially nor psychologically.”This decision comes at a time when social media platforms are facing increasing scrutiny from regulators worldwide. Notably, Ofcom recently issued its first guidance for tech platforms in compliance with the UK Online Safety Act, with a particular focus on addressing online grooming.Omegle has been embroiled in controversy, including a landmark case in which a young American accused the platform of randomly pairing her with a paedophile. The incident occurred when the account user was a minor, and the lawsuit against Omegle was filed a decade later in November 2021.In court, Omegle’s legal team argued that the website was not responsible for the actions of its users and denied allegations that it facilitated predatory behaviour. Nonetheless, the platform has been under intense scrutiny.Brooks, who initially created Omegle in 2009 from his bedroom at the age of 18, aimed to provide a platform for strangers to connect and interact, bridging cultural gaps and promoting online friendships. His personal lack of social interaction during his college days motivated him to start this venture, which later gained widespread praise. But over the years the Omegle users started abusing the platform and there were many instances of illegal interactions on the website. The most egregious were those involving mature adults and children as many pedophiles used Omegle to talk to kids.The website allowed users to engage in anonymous one-on-one video calls and text chats without the hassle of registration or sign-ups.

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Technology :Popular online chat website Omegle shuts down

Omegle, a widely known live video chat website, has closed after 14 years of operation.The platform, which allowed users ... ...