4chan's hamster-filled reminder US cos needn't comply with UK speech regulations

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4chan fined £520,000 by UK's Ofcom for not implementing age verification and other Online Safety Act measures.
4chan responds with an AI-generated hamster image and a lawyer's email citing US independence and First Amendment rights.
US companies like 4chan, without UK assets, are not bound by UK internet laws, asserts free speech advocates.
UK's Ofcom defends its actions, stating it will enforce online safety standards globally where applicable.
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