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Age verification requirements have landed in the UK – how the internet will change, and what about your privacy?

Millions of people in the UK are now required to show proof of age when surfing the internet. Since July 25, all sites and apps that display adult content must ensure their users are over 18 via ...

The price to pay — This is why 400+ scientists are calling for a halt to mandatory age verification

The internet gets age-gated, changing how we interact with our favorite apps and websites. While the benefits aren't clear ...

Apple implementing age verification tool to ensure users are 18 and up for some apps

Apple announced a new age verification tool in Utah and Louisiana, as well as Brazil, Australia and Singapore to ensure users ...
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Australia’s government says social media age checks ‘can be done’, despite errors and privacy risks

Lisa M. Given receives funding from the Australian Research Council. She is a Fellow of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia and the Association for Information Science and Technology. The ...

Discord faces backlash over age checks after data breach exposed 70,000 IDs

Discord is facing backlash after announcing that all users will soon be required to verify ages to access adult content by sharing video selfies or uploading government IDs. According to Discord, it’s ...
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Discord delays global age verification policy amid privacy concerns and user backlash

Discord has postponed its global age verification rollout to the second half of 2026 following user backlash over face scans and ID uploads, while pledging safeguards plus verification options.