6 stories tagged #age verification

  1. Malaysia mandates digital safeguards for minors starting June 1
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    Malaysia mandates digital safeguards for minors starting June 1

    Malaysia requires digital platforms to restrict accounts for under-16s and strengthen content governance to protect minors.

    last wk. 1 min read
  2. Australia's Teen Social Media Ban Fails, Leaving Children Less Safe Online
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    Australia's Teen Social Media Ban Fails, Leaving Children Less Safe Online

    Australia's world-first ban on teen social media use has proven ineffective and may have increased risks, experts say, as new data shows compliance failure.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  3. OpenAI Stumbles on Erotic ChatGPT Launch Amid Safety Fears
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    OpenAI Stumbles on Erotic ChatGPT Launch Amid Safety Fears

    OpenAI delays ChatGPT's erotic mode despite internal warnings about emotional dependency and flawed age verification, as CEO Sam Altman pushes for looser content rules.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  4. Australia Enacts Stricter Age Verification for Online Content
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    Australia Enacts Stricter Age Verification for Online Content

    Australia expands online safety measures, mandating age checks for AI chatbots, adult games, and search engines to protect minors.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  5. App Store Age Checks: A Real Solution for Child Social Media Safety?
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    App Store Age Checks: A Real Solution for Child Social Media Safety?

    Experts question whether app store age verification is enough to protect children from social media's addictive features and online harms.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  6. Discord's Age Checks Spark Outcry Over Data Privacy Concerns
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    Discord's Age Checks Spark Outcry Over Data Privacy Concerns

    Discord faces backlash for its age verification methods, amid concerns over data handling and ties to investors.

    3mo ago 1 min read