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Gaming platform Roblox is fighting to keep young players safe with facial recognition technology that can't be fooled by fake mustaches or trick photos. The new system estimates ages within 1.4 years of accuracy, marking a major shift from simple checkbox verification.
The European Union just made online safety easier for parents and kids with a new age-verification app that works like a digital ID without tracking personal data. Five countries already tested it, and now it's ready to protect children across Europe.
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Europe just made protecting children on social media dramatically easier with a new app that verifies age while keeping personal information private. Following Australia's lead, a dozen European nations are now moving forward with plans to limit young children's access to social media platforms.
Apple just rolled out automatic age verification to protect kids from adult-rated apps in Australia, Brazil, and Singapore. The tech giant is giving developers new tools to confirm users' ages and comply with emerging digital safety laws worldwide.
Apple just rolled out age verification technology across multiple countries to help protect children from adult content and gambling mechanics in apps. The new system lets developers check users' ages without accessing personal information like birthdates.
