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Founder Leif K Brooks explained that the website had become "no longer sustainable, financially nor psychologically."

Omegle shuts down after 14 years: Founder cites financial strain amidst global scrutiny

<h2>Founder Leif K Brooks explained that the website had become "no longer sustainable, financially nor psychologically."</h2>

Omegle, a widely recognized live video chat website, has ceased operations after 14 years, citing user abuse claims as the primary reason for closure. The platform, known for facilitating random online interactions, particularly gained popularity among children and young people during the pandemic.
<h3> No longer sustainable: Reason for shutdown&nbsp;</h3>
The announcement of Omegle's closure was accompanied by a poignant image featuring the website's logo on a gravestone, symbolizing the end of an era in online communication. Founder Leif K Brooks explained that the website had become "no longer sustainable, financially nor psychologically." Omegle faced global scrutiny
This decision coincides with increased global scrutiny of social media platforms, notably with Ofcom's recent guidance aligning with the UK Online Safety Act to address online grooming.
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Omegle faced controversy, including a significant case where a young American accused the platform of randomly pairing her with a predator. Although the lawsuit was filed a decade later in November 2021, Omegle's legal team argued against responsibility for user actions, despite intense scrutiny.
Leif K Brooks acknowledged Omegle's shortcomings, stating, "There can be no honest accounting of Omegle without acknowledging that some people misused it, including to commit unspeakably heinous crimes." He highlighted the "constant barrage of attacks on communication services" by "a malicious subset of users."
Expressing the overwhelming stress and financial burden of operating Omegle, Brooks revealed, "Frankly, I don't want to have a heart attack in my 30s." Also read/watch - <a title="Amazon layoffs 2023: Fresh round of job cuts hits Amazon's music division" href="https://www.editorji.com/business-news/amazon-layoffs-2023-fresh-round-of-job-cuts-hits-amazon-s-music-division-1699511628699">Amazon layoffs 2023: Fresh round of job cuts hits Amazon's music division</a> &nbsp;
<h3>BBC's report on Omegle&nbsp;</h3>
BBC reported over 50 cases involving Omegle and paedophiles globally. In response to child safety concerns, TikTok banned sharing links to Omegle after a 2021 BBC investigation revealed children exposing themselves on the platform.
Alarming statistics from the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) indicated a tenfold increase in explicit imagery of young children since pandemic lockdowns began. In 2022, IWF logged over 63,000 web pages, emphasizing the urgent need for online safety measures and regulation.

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