Data dump confirms dad’s suspicions that Discord knew teen’s age prior to hack. Brady Frey did not realize that his […]
Tag: age checks
Apple begins age checks in the UK with latest iOS update
However, some British iPhone owners are concerned about potential security and privacy risks associated with the proliferation of age checks. […]
Users hate it, but age-check tech is coming. Here’s how it works.
On-device face scans and cross-platform age keys decrease privacy risks, but trust issues abound. Credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images […]
Fury over Discord’s age checks explodes after shady Persona test in UK
Persona confirmed all age-check data from Discord’s UK test was deleted. Shortly after Discord announced that all users will soon […]
Discord faces backlash over age checks after data breach exposed 70,000 IDs
Discord to block adult content unless users verify ages with selfies or IDs. Discord is facing backlash after announcing that […]
Discord to roll out age verification globally
Online age verification checks are becoming increasingly common. It is something that has been particularly noticeable in Europe, but Discord […]
Senators move to keep Big Tech’s creepy companion bots away from kids
Big Tech says bans aren’t the answer As the bill advances, it could change, senators and parents acknowledged at the […]
Australia’s social media ban is “problematic,” but platforms will comply anyway
Social media platforms have agreed to comply with Australia’s social media ban for users under 16 years old, begrudgingly embracing […]
YouTube backlash begins: “Why is AI combing through every single video I watch?”
AI policing cartoon fans? Adult YouTubers defend childish viewing habits in fight to block AI age checks. Tens of thousands […]
YouTube’s selfie collection, AI age checks are concerning, privacy experts say
Privacy experts are demanding transparency after YouTube announced it would test using AI to estimate user ages in the US […]