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France politics
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

France extends age verification measures to porn giants

France is enhancing age verification for porn sites to protect minors.
New regulations also apply to EU-based pornographic websites.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago
Privacy technologies

Discord's face scanning age checks 'start of a bigger shift'

Discord is implementing facial recognition for age verification due to new UK online safety laws.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago
Privacy technologies

New proposed law would require Apple and Google to verify your age before letting you into their app stores

The App Store Accountability Act could change how app stores operate by requiring age verification for all users.
fromArs Technica
5 days ago
Privacy professionals

Redditor accidentally reinvents discarded '90s tool to escape today's age gates

Current age verification methods are outdated and ineffective, often leading users to less regulated sites.
Lawmakers should prioritize evidence-based evaluations for age verification laws to enhance effectiveness.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
UK politics

Ofcom sets out new rules to force tech firms to protect children online

The Independent emphasizes the need for accessible journalism and robust online safety measures for children.
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Pornhub to block Florida users on January 1 to protest war on porn

Florida will prohibit access to Pornhub starting in 2025 due to a law aimed at regulating content access for minors.
France politics
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

France extends age verification measures to porn giants

France is enhancing age verification for porn sites to protect minors.
New regulations also apply to EU-based pornographic websites.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago
Privacy technologies

Discord's face scanning age checks 'start of a bigger shift'

Discord is implementing facial recognition for age verification due to new UK online safety laws.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago
Privacy technologies

New proposed law would require Apple and Google to verify your age before letting you into their app stores

The App Store Accountability Act could change how app stores operate by requiring age verification for all users.
fromArs Technica
5 days ago
Privacy professionals

Redditor accidentally reinvents discarded '90s tool to escape today's age gates

Current age verification methods are outdated and ineffective, often leading users to less regulated sites.
Lawmakers should prioritize evidence-based evaluations for age verification laws to enhance effectiveness.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
UK politics

Ofcom sets out new rules to force tech firms to protect children online

The Independent emphasizes the need for accessible journalism and robust online safety measures for children.
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Pornhub to block Florida users on January 1 to protest war on porn

Florida will prohibit access to Pornhub starting in 2025 due to a law aimed at regulating content access for minors.
more#online-safety
Marketing tech
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Meta and Spotify are teaming up to lobby against Apple and Google

Meta and others formed a coalition to advocate for app makers' interests against Apple and Google.
#digital-identity
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
6 days ago
EU data protection

Age Verification in the European Union: The Commission's Age Verification App

The European Commission is developing a digital identity-driven age verification app to ensure safe access to age-restricted content.
fromEngadget
5 days ago
Digital life

Google Wallet adds support for UK passports

UK passports are available as digital passes in Google Wallet, enhancing travel convenience.
Google Wallet expands features with identity verification for UK Railcards and updates for US government IDs.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
6 days ago
EU data protection

Age Verification in the European Union: The Commission's Age Verification App

The European Commission is developing a digital identity-driven age verification app to ensure safe access to age-restricted content.
fromEngadget
5 days ago
Digital life

Google Wallet adds support for UK passports

UK passports are available as digital passes in Google Wallet, enhancing travel convenience.
Google Wallet expands features with identity verification for UK Railcards and updates for US government IDs.
more#digital-identity
#online-safety-act
fromMail Online
5 days ago
Privacy technologies

Ofcom reveals exact date you'll have to prove your age to watch porn

New age verification measures for UK pornography sites will be mandatory by July 2025.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Stronger age checks to come into force for online pornography sites in UK

Ofcom introduces stricter age verification measures for online pornography to protect children, requiring users to prove their age through methods like facial recognition.
Implementing of age verification checks on platforms displaying pornography aims to significantly reduce children's access to explicit content.
fromMail Online
5 days ago
Privacy technologies

Ofcom reveals exact date you'll have to prove your age to watch porn

New age verification measures for UK pornography sites will be mandatory by July 2025.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Stronger age checks to come into force for online pornography sites in UK

Ofcom introduces stricter age verification measures for online pornography to protect children, requiring users to prove their age through methods like facial recognition.
Implementing of age verification checks on platforms displaying pornography aims to significantly reduce children's access to explicit content.
more#online-safety-act
#google-wallet
fromZDNET
6 days ago
Digital life

Google Wallet brings digital IDs to more states - how to add yours

Google Wallet is extending its digital ID features, enabling age verification while maintaining user privacy.
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago
Digital life

Google Wallet to add support for digital IDs in more states | TechCrunch

Google Wallet will support digital IDs in more states and enable secure age verification.
Integration of Zero Knowledge Proof technology enhances privacy for age verification.
Digital life
fromZDNET
6 days ago

Google Wallet brings digital IDs to more states - how to add yours

Google Wallet is extending its digital ID features, enabling age verification while maintaining user privacy.
Digital life
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Google Wallet to add support for digital IDs in more states | TechCrunch

Google Wallet will support digital IDs in more states and enable secure age verification.
Integration of Zero Knowledge Proof technology enhances privacy for age verification.
more#google-wallet
#teen-safety
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago
Privacy technologies

Can We Stop Kids From Watching Porn?

New age-verification laws for porn websites may not effectively restrict minors' access and can unintentionally increase traffic to noncompliant sites.
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago
Marketing tech

Instagram is using AI to find teens lying about their age and restricting their accounts | TechCrunch

Meta is using AI to ensure teenagers on Instagram are not falsely claiming to be adults.
fromFortune
7 months ago
Digital life

Pinterest CEO: To protect our kids online, Congress must make digital IDs the national standard-and require OS makers to share age-validation data with apps

Instagram's new features for teen safety are commendable, but the essential need is for a reliable age-verification system.
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago
Privacy technologies

Can We Stop Kids From Watching Porn?

New age-verification laws for porn websites may not effectively restrict minors' access and can unintentionally increase traffic to noncompliant sites.
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago
Marketing tech

Instagram is using AI to find teens lying about their age and restricting their accounts | TechCrunch

Meta is using AI to ensure teenagers on Instagram are not falsely claiming to be adults.
fromFortune
7 months ago
Digital life

Pinterest CEO: To protect our kids online, Congress must make digital IDs the national standard-and require OS makers to share age-validation data with apps

Instagram's new features for teen safety are commendable, but the essential need is for a reliable age-verification system.
more#teen-safety
#user-safety
Apple
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Apple will let parents share their kids' ages to limit app access

Apple is set to introduce new child safety features, enhancing privacy measures while improving age-related app functionalities.
fromGameSpot
2 weeks ago
EU data protection

Discord's New Age Verification Requires ID Or Face Scans For Some Users

Discord is testing an age-verification policy to restrict access to harmful material based on user age.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Google will use machine learning to estimate a user's age

Google uses machine learning to estimate user age for safer online experiences.
The initiative aims to enhance child safety on its platforms by identifying underage users.
Age estimation will utilize existing user data for improved content settings.
Apple
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Apple will let parents share their kids' ages to limit app access

Apple is set to introduce new child safety features, enhancing privacy measures while improving age-related app functionalities.
fromGameSpot
2 weeks ago
EU data protection

Discord's New Age Verification Requires ID Or Face Scans For Some Users

Discord is testing an age-verification policy to restrict access to harmful material based on user age.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Google will use machine learning to estimate a user's age

Google uses machine learning to estimate user age for safer online experiences.
The initiative aims to enhance child safety on its platforms by identifying underage users.
Age estimation will utilize existing user data for improved content settings.
more#user-safety
#digital-privacy
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago
Privacy technologies

France to introduce strict age verification on porn sites

The Independent focuses on transparent journalism and addresses critical societal issues while ensuring accessibility without paywalls.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago
Privacy technologies

France to introduce strict age verification on porn sites

The Independent focuses on transparent journalism and addresses critical societal issues while ensuring accessibility without paywalls.
more#digital-privacy
#social-media
Privacy technologies
fromMashable
1 month ago

New NC bill would ban minors from social media

North Carolina's HB 301 aims to restrict social media access for children under 14 and mandate age verification for certain sites.
fromwww.engadget.com
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

Arkansas social media age verification law blocked by federal Judge

The Arkansas age verification law for social media was ruled unconstitutional, marking a win for digital rights.
fromEngadget
7 months ago
Social media marketing

Australia's Prime Minister wants to ban social media for children

Australian PM Anthony Albanese plans to legislate age restrictions for social media use, aiming to protect children's mental health.
Privacy technologies
fromMashable
1 month ago

New NC bill would ban minors from social media

North Carolina's HB 301 aims to restrict social media access for children under 14 and mandate age verification for certain sites.
fromwww.engadget.com
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

Arkansas social media age verification law blocked by federal Judge

The Arkansas age verification law for social media was ruled unconstitutional, marking a win for digital rights.
fromEngadget
7 months ago
Social media marketing

Australia's Prime Minister wants to ban social media for children

Australian PM Anthony Albanese plans to legislate age restrictions for social media use, aiming to protect children's mental health.
more#social-media
#legislation
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Google asks Utah's governor to veto the state's app store age verification bill

Google opposes Utah's proposed age verification law for app stores, calling it a privacy risk and advocating for a different legislative approach.
fromTechCrunch
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Australia approves law banning social media for under 16s | TechCrunch

Australia's legislation bans social media for those under 16, aiming to enhance children's online safety.
Platforms must implement age verification by November 2025 or face significant penalties.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago
UK politics

Two IDs plan to stop under-age online knife sales

Online knife sales will require buyers to provide two forms of ID to prevent underage purchases.
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Google asks Utah's governor to veto the state's app store age verification bill

Google opposes Utah's proposed age verification law for app stores, calling it a privacy risk and advocating for a different legislative approach.
fromTechCrunch
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Australia approves law banning social media for under 16s | TechCrunch

Australia's legislation bans social media for those under 16, aiming to enhance children's online safety.
Platforms must implement age verification by November 2025 or face significant penalties.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago
UK politics

Two IDs plan to stop under-age online knife sales

Online knife sales will require buyers to provide two forms of ID to prevent underage purchases.
more#legislation
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago
Business intelligence

Vape stores facing major fines as new data reveals eight minors per store each day are trying to buy vapes - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

AgeAI technology effectively prevents underage vaping by verifying ages anonymously in UK stores.
#supreme-court
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago
Law

Supreme Court Justice Doubtful People Are Going To Pornhub For The Articles

Discussion on the constitutionality of age verification for explicit material highlights evolving views on sexual content online.
fromwww.bostonherald.com
3 months ago
Law

Supreme Court seems open to age checks for online porn, though some free-speech questions remain

The Supreme Court shows openness to Texas' online pornography law but is concerned about its impact on free speech rights for adults.
fromFuturism
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Supreme Court Justice Demands to Know Why Pornhub Doesn't Have Literary Essays Alongside the Gangbangs

Justice Alito's comments humorously questioning Pornhub's content suggest complexities in regulating adult material and age verification laws.
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago
Law

Supreme Court Justice Doubtful People Are Going To Pornhub For The Articles

Discussion on the constitutionality of age verification for explicit material highlights evolving views on sexual content online.
fromwww.bostonherald.com
3 months ago
Law

Supreme Court seems open to age checks for online porn, though some free-speech questions remain

The Supreme Court shows openness to Texas' online pornography law but is concerned about its impact on free speech rights for adults.
fromFuturism
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Supreme Court Justice Demands to Know Why Pornhub Doesn't Have Literary Essays Alongside the Gangbangs

Justice Alito's comments humorously questioning Pornhub's content suggest complexities in regulating adult material and age verification laws.
more#supreme-court
#adult-content
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

VPNs Are Not a Solution to Age Verification Laws

Florida's age verification law restricts access to adult content websites, pushing residents to use VPNs as a workaround.
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Texas' war on porn

Texas's HB 1181 law mandates age verification for adult content amidst debates over free speech and privacy rights.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

VPNs Are Not a Solution to Age Verification Laws

Florida's age verification law restricts access to adult content websites, pushing residents to use VPNs as a workaround.
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Texas' war on porn

Texas's HB 1181 law mandates age verification for adult content amidst debates over free speech and privacy rights.
more#adult-content
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Supreme Court to hear arguments on Texas porn law

The Texas law requiring age verification for pornographic website access is controversial for its implications on free speech and adult privacy.
fromAxios
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Pornhub to block Florida users, citing age verification law

Florida's new law mandates age verification for adult websites, impacting user privacy and access.
fromArs Technica
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Character.AI steps up teen safety after bots allegedly caused suicide, self-harm

Parents want C.AI's model destroyed due to harmful chats with their kids and flawed data usage processes.
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