Testing age checks for Oz: Andrew Hammond of KJR talks trust on BU Podcast
It has been one month since Australia brought into effect its prohibition on social media for kids under 16. Initially…
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Roblox rolls out facial age estimation for chat access globally
Roblox has rolled out an age assurance requirement to access chat features globally, after piloting the feature in several countries…
One check to rule them all: quest for reusable age assurance to ramp up in 2026
At first, the idea of reusable identity might sound redundant. After all, what is identity if not a stable set…
US State AGs target social media, porn platforms over kids’ online safety compliance
It’s the week before Christmas, and all through the States, the lawsuits are flying like tossed dinner plates. Indiana Attorney…
Meta, Socure join OpenAge’s reusable age check initiative
OpenAge, the interoperable age assurance initiative spearheaded by k-ID, has scored a major win in securing support from Meta. A…
Persona and Paravision power Substack’s biometric age estimation
People visiting Substack from within the UK and Australia may find some content blocked or blurred out until they perform…
UK bill amendments propose highly effective age assurance for social media, VPNs
A group of House of Lords peers have tabled amendments that could have big implications for social media companies, VPN…
First international standard on age assurance sees publication
The first international standard for age assurance technologies, ISO/IEC 27566-1:2025, has been published, capping off a remarkable year for the…
Washington’s online safety push collides with big tech and fracturing Congress
The sprint to reassert control over children’s online safety entered a volatile new phase this week. Lawmakers advanced a sweeping…
Reddit files High Court challenge to Australia’s social media age restrictions
Australia’s government says it “stands firm” after U.S. platform Reddit filed a challenge to the under-16 social media ban in…
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