Meta has lodged a judicial review in UK courts to quash Ofcom’s proposed online safety compliance fees under the Online Safety Act, arguing the regulator exceeded its statutory mandate and miscalculated fee structures for major digital services.

Ofcom’s fee proposal would levy annual charges based on user volume and content risk, potentially imposing multi-million pound costs on global platforms. Meta contends the methodology unfairly double-counts existing moderation spending and could significantly increase its operating expenses.

In its most recent reporting period, Meta delivered 33% year-over-year revenue growth, attributing gains to AI-integrated advertising products and strong user engagement. Analysts note robust AI monetization trends but caution that elevated compliance costs may pressure future margins.