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ReasonBritish Government Considers Age Verification Law for Online Services
The British government is reviewing a proposal that would impose internet curfews for younger users and age checks across games, VPNs, and websites. Privacy groups and technology companies have raised concerns about effects on anonymity and data security.
webpronews.comLinux Developers Seek Exemptions From State Age Verification Laws
Colorado amended a bill requiring operating systems to collect users' ages after input from System76 CEO Carl Richell. The change exempts open-source systems like Linux from the rules. Similar legislation in California, Illinois and New York has prompted varied responses from Lin…
TechcrunchAnthropic in Talks to Raise Tens of Billions at $950 Billion Valuation
Anthropic is in talks to raise tens of billions of dollars in a funding round that would value the company at $950 billion, surpassing OpenAI's $854 billion valuation from March. The AI developer has quadrupled its market share among business customers since May 2025 and released…
South China Morning PostIndonesia Plans to Extend Under-16 Digital Platform Ban to E-commerce
Indonesia intends to expand its existing under-16 social media ban to e-commerce platforms. Officials cited cases of children falling victim to online scams and engaging in unsupervised spending. The measure would require platforms to implement age verification systems.
EuronewsEU Officials Consider Social Media Ban for Children This Summer
The European Commission will present plans for an EU-wide social media ban for minors as early as this summer. Officials cited growing pressure from member states seeking stronger protections for children online. The move could precede new French legislation scheduled to take eff…
bangkokpost.comUK Children Use Fake Beards and VPNs to Bypass Online Age Checks
A new survey by Internet Matters found that 46% of UK children aged 9-16 believe age-verification systems are easy to bypass, with some using drawn-on facial hair or other people's faces. Nearly half reported experiencing online harm in the past month despite increased safety fea…
pinsentmasons.comTwo-Thirds of UK Children Comply with Social Media Age Verification as Government Runs Pilots and Consultation
A report shows UK children are evading age checks by using fake birthdays, borrowed logins and drawn-on moustaches. The findings come as the government prepares further restrictions for under-16s and the EU urges faster rollout of similar systems. President Trump has declared opp…
videocardz.comRoblox Stock Falls 18% After Q1 Earnings Report
Roblox shares dropped sharply after the company reported first-quarter results that beat revenue estimates but missed user growth expectations. The gaming platform slashed its full-year sales and bookings forecasts, citing friction from new age verification measures. CEO David Ba…
cointelegraph.comEU Commission Announces Readiness of Online Age Verification Platform
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the EU's online age verification platform is ready for implementation. The platform, modeled after the EU's COVID certificate app, requires users to prove their age via an app linked to identification documents. Sever…
WiredEuropean Commission Releases Free Age Verification App for Online Platforms
The European Commission has introduced a free, open-source app designed to verify users' ages anonymously for accessing age-restricted online content. The app aims to help platforms comply with regulations to protect minors from harmful material. It is available for any company t…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewRoblox to Introduce Age-Based Account Types for Children and Teens in Early June
Roblox plans to launch Kids and Select account types in early June to create separate environments for users aged 5 to 15. These accounts will include automatic safety controls for content, chat, and parental oversight based on age groups. The changes aim to adjust experiences as…
Oberon Copeland @veryinformed.com (Unsplash)Roblox Announces Age-Locked Account Tiers for Users Under 16 Launching in June
Roblox is introducing Kids accounts for ages 5-8 and Select accounts for ages 9-15, with automatic progression to standard accounts at age 16. The tiers, launching in June, limit access to age-appropriate games and restrict communication features. The platform, with 144 million d…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewMassachusetts House to Vote on Bill Restricting Social Media Access for Minors and Banning Phones in Schools
The Massachusetts House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on April 8 on legislation that would prohibit children under 14 from using social media platforms and require parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds. The bill also mandates school districts to prohibit personal el…