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Chat app Omegle shuts down after 14 years following user abuse claims

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Omegle was first launched in 2009 by Leif K-Brooks, who wanted to launch a site for ‘social spontaneity’ The chat app was free and allowed users to socialise with anyone around the world while remaining anonymous. Mr Brooks has since spoken out, saying he decided to shut it down after the ‘stress and expense’ of keeping it running.

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Chat app Omegle shuts down after 14 years following user abuse claims

The site was launched in 2009, but has long struggled to stamp out nudity and inappropriate content.

2 years ago·Scotland, United Kingdom

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Stv broke the news in Scotland, United Kingdom 2 years ago on Tuesday, November 14, 2023.

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