Texas is cracking down on underage app downloads, forcing Apple to deploy mandatory verification. Find out how this shift impacts developers and users next.
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California lawmakers are pushing a new bill (AB 1856) to exempt open-source projects like Linux from the controversial age-verification law.
Is the UK government misjudging why kids use VPNs? Mozilla reveals startling data that challenges plans for mandatory age verification checks.
Meta wants to use AI-powered age verification to solve the problem of children under 13 creating accounts.
A massive expansion of online ID systems is looming in the UK. Discover why experts say these new laws could entrench Big Tech and forever change how you access the global internet.
New research reveals simple ways children slip past online age checks, raising fresh questions about whether current safeguards truly work.
A looming legal shift in Utah could force websites to block VPNs or mandate universal age checks. Here is how this landmark bill threatens the digital privacy of every resident.
In less than a year, the UK has moved from checking IDs for adult content to proposing digital checkpoints for social media and algorithmic feeds. Here is why privacy advocates are sounding the alarm.
Discord will change in a major way for all users globally from next month, and you may be required to prove your age.
If you want to keep sending messages on Roblox, make sure to complete its latest safety process, which is rolling out worldwide.
Operating systems on both smartphones and computers could be equipped with nudity-detection algorithms for underage users.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has revealed plans to introduce an adult mode for ChatGPT, allowing verified users to engage in erotic and mature conversations.
Apple has outlined the new app requirements for users and developers in response to an upcoming age verification law in Texas.
After successful deployments in other countries, YouTube is bringing its age detection technology to the United States to protect minors.
Google and Sparkasse plan to roll out Europe's first wallet‑based age verification to safeguard privacy.
The UK's digital regulator Ofcom has slapped OnlyFans with a £1.05 million fine for providing inaccurate information about its age verification processes.
In an effort to protect kids, the UK government is considering banning social media for those under 16.
The UK communications regulator, Ofcom, has issued a stern warning to tech firms to make sure they're prepared to comply with the Online Safety Act.
U.K. media regulator Ofcom has launched an investigation into adult content-sharing platform OnlyFans regarding the platform's insufficient age-verification measures that failed to restrict minors.
Top tech bosses such as Satya Nadella, Sundar Pichai, and Tim Cook, will be personally responsible for ensuring the safety of children on their platforms, according to an Online Safety Bill update.
The UK government looks set to compromise with backbench rebels that wanted personal liability and jail terms added to the Online Safety Bill. Previously, the maximum penalty was a fine on revenues.
Conservative Party rebels are trying to add an amendment to the Online Safety Bill that would see senior managers at tech firms receive jail terms if they don't implement measures to protect kids.
Meta is implementing age verification tools on its Facebook Dating service to ensure that only people 18 years old and above can use the service. Users can choose from two age verification options.
Ofcom has warned that some websites are not doing enough to tackle adult video content on their platforms. Its concerns fell mainly on smaller websites, which could be hurt by the measures.
In order to tackle the issue of inappropriate media exposure and to offer age-specific experiences, Instagram is introducing new ways to verify age including video selfies, and social vouching.
The United Kingdom is passing Online Safety Bill that will require porn websites to prevent underage access by putting in place an age verification system that will confirm they are over 18 years.
The UK's digital regulator Ofcom has published new findings about hateful content online. The statistics accompany new rules which could see adult websites introduce age-verification checks.
The UK government has shelved plans to introduce age checks for those wanting to view porn online. Instead, a regulator will ensure porn sites deliver a duty of care to improve online safety.
The U.K. could be set to get one or two internet regulators in future as the government works out its proposals for such an idea. It could see regulation of junk food ads, and content on social media.
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