The Ofcom investigation into major online platforms has widened as the UK regulator examines whether services such as Telegram, Teen Chat, and Chat Avenue are doing enough to prevent child sexual abuse and online grooming. The action comes under the Online Safety Act, which requires platforms to assess and reduce risks related to illegal content, including child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

The UK’s communications watchdog said the Ofcom investigation was launched after receiving evidence suggesting that harmful content and predatory behavior may be occurring across these platforms, raising serious concerns about user safety, especially for children. Ofcom Investigation Into Telegram ov...