Meta has brought a High Court challenge against the UK's communications regulator Ofcom over fees and fines related to online safety regulations.

The social media giant argued that Ofcom's fee calculations were "disproportionate," though specific details of the disputed amounts were not disclosed. The challenge relates to the regulator's implementation of online safety measures that require tech companies to pay fees to cover regulatory costs.

Ofcom stated it would defend its position in court. The regulator has been given new powers under recent online safety legislation to oversee how social media platforms protect users, particularly children, from harmful content.

The legal challenge represents the latest friction between major tech companies and UK regulators as the government implements stricter oversight of online platforms. Meta's Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp services all fall under the new regulatory framework.

The case is expected to set important precedents for how online safety regulations are enforced and funded in the UK, as other major tech companies closely monitor the outcome.