Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:51am on 09 Nov 2023,Thursday Tech Today
The anonymous chat platform Omegle has officially shut down after 14 years. Omegle matched random users for one-on-one conversations when it launched in 2009. Founder Leif K-Brooks cited substantial costs of managing Omegle and addressing misuse as reasons for the shutdown. Omegle faced scrutiny over enabling online abuse. K-Brooks acknowledged the platform's vulnerabilities but highlighted its positive impact in fostering connections. He thanked responsible users. Despite its unique role, operating Omegle was ultimately unsustainable. The website now displays a tombstone reading "Omegle 2009-2023." Users are reminiscing under the trending hashtag #RIPOmegle. (Image Source: Omegle)
