Google disappointed over YouTube’s inclusion in Australia social media law
Australia’s law limiting social media to teenagers 16 and older has not yet taken effect, but the spin from Big…
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Google allows biometrics for YouTube likeness detection to be used in AI training
In 2025, two of the biggest risks in tech are related. First is the deepfake threat: synthetic media is flooding…
OpenAI puts more guardrails on celebrity likenesses after Cranston leads pushback
The daughter of beloved comedian Robin Williams recently issued a public plea to fans: please stop sending AI deepfakes of…
Proof biometric identity verification from authID coming to MS Entra Suite
A new strategic partnership between biometric identity verification provider authID and certified Microsoft Entra Suite services partner MajorKey Technologies will…
AI age assurance not a hit with YouTube users
In the U.S., there is a growing campaign objecting to YouTube’s automated age assurance system, which uses machine learning algorithms…
YouTube plays different cards in US, Australia in adapting to age assurance era
There is continued consternation in Australia over the government’s decision to include YouTube in its online safety laws for social…
Battle intensifies over YouTube exemption for Australia’s social media ban
Australia’s ongoing legislative debate over age restrictions and age verification measures for social media has turned into a veritable slobberknocker,…
Survey data backs up eSafety advice to deny YouTube age check exemption
There is much talk about how YouTube has become the new television. Yet while traditional broadcast TV had a built-in…
No carveout for YouTube in age check law, advises eSafety Australia
Is YouTube social? Is it safe? These are the questions currently hounding Australia’s draft safety codes for protecting children online….
Age assurance regulations push sites to weigh risks and explore options for compliance
Online age assurance laws have taken effect in certain jurisdictions, prompting platforms to look carefully at what they’re liable for…
