EU updates age verification blueprint app amid debate on social media restrictions
The European Commission has released a second version of the EU’s age verification app blueprint, as the bloc continues to…
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State lawmakers stake positions on complicated US age assurance map
The primary question in discussing age verification laws and other online safety measures continues to be, “Is it possible to…
ChatGPT launches parental controls: Linked teen accounts first step in age assurance plan
ChatGPT’s new age controls are live today, allowing parents to link to their kids’ accounts and customize settings. A post…
Australia’s age law for social media gets warm reception at UN Assembly
Australia made the case for its age check legislation to the UN General Assembly this week, with Prime Minister Anthony…
Canada’s Privacy Commissioner says TikTok collects kids data without reason
It’s becoming increasingly clear that social media is at a tipping point. Having captured a huge percentage of the internet…
Instagram’s AI age inference system goes live in Canada, UK, Australia
Instagram is rolling out its automated Teen Accounts setting for users in Canada, the UK and Australia. The safety measure,…
‘Chat, am I old enough to flirt with you?’ OpenAI introduces age checks for GPT
It is hard to imagine worse publicity for a tech firm than “our product convinced a teen to kill themselves.”…
Ghana begins enrolling U-14s for digital ID card
The National Identification Authority of Ghana (NIA) has begun the registration of children aged between six and 14 for the…
EU looks to Australia in considering age restrictions on social media
Europe could soon follow Australia in restricting kids under 16 from creating social media accounts. In her annual speech to…
California age verification rules can’t violate the constitution until they’re written
California’s law barring social media companies from serving children “addictive feeds” and setting up age verification starting in 2027 has…
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