Wikimedia Foundation, the operator of Wikipedia, has lost a legal challenge against the UK\u2019s Online Safety Act, reports news agency Reuters. The act sets strict rules for online platforms, inviting criticism for allegedly limiting free speech. As per the report, the Wikimedia Foundation appealed at London\u2019s High Court, arguing that the rules could put Wikipedia in the toughest category of regulation, known as Category 1. This category would require verifying the identities of Wikipedia\u2019s users and contributors, something the foundation said would force it to limit access for many UK users.<\/p>\n
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