Omegle, a video chat service that randomly paired strangers together, has shut down after 14 years due to misuse and stricter online safety regulations.
In a statement, founder Leif K. Brooks said that operating Omegle was no longer sustainable, financially or psychologically, and that fighting to prevent its misuse was too much.
While the website is still live to host Brooks' statement, the anonymous video chat function is no longer available.
Due to Omegle's reputation as a haven for child sex abuse, the website was accused of matching an 11-year-old girl with a sexual predator, which resulted in a high-profile lawsuit. The decision to close the platform coincides with the introduction of stringent online safety laws by legislators around the world, such as the UK's Online Safety Bill, which aims to stop child sexual exploitation.
According to Brooks, "an honest assessment of Omegle cannot exist unless it acknowledges the misuse of the platform by certain individuals, who have used it for heinously horrific purposes." "I want to express my sincere gratitude to everyone who has used Omegle for good and to everyone who has made any kind of contribution to the website's success. I apologize for not being able to fight for you longer.
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