Sony Begins Age Verification for PlayStation Users in the UK and Ireland
… The policy requiring age verification is the UK's Online Safety Act, which requires online platforms to shield children from harmful content and to verify users' ages. …
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Stop Children From Taking and Sharing Nudes, UK Prime Minister Tells Tech Companies
… The UK's Online Safety Act requires that many corners of the internet, including Reddit, verify the ages of people accessing their services. In the same way, it's entirely possible that this request could result in people having to prove their identity in order to use a device without a child lock.
How to Keep Kids Safe Online? Europe Believes Its Age-Verification App Is the Answer
… Last year, the UK introduced its Online Safety Act , which placed the burden on internet companies to ensure children aren't exposed to harmful content, and Australia brought in its social media ban , which blocked under 18s from accessing many apps and services. …
Roblox Will Roll Out Age-Based Accounts Amid Child-Safety Push
Evolving global regulations aimed at limiting child access to harmful content, as well as incidents and lawsuits related to youth safety online , have prompted Roblox to revise how it handles accounts for minors and verifies users' ages. …
Parents Can Now See What Their Kids Are Asking Meta AI About
… Hughes said parents should use whatever online parental controls are available, such as Meta's new Insights feature, but also should have frequent conversations with their children about online safety. …
Kids, Social Media and Safety: Why a Years-Long Battle Has No End in Sight
… Few issues in today's digital age spark as much fiery debate as online safety, regulation and policy for children and teens. The dilemma is determining who has the primary duty and role in safeguarding children: social media companies, the government, parents, educators — or a combination. …
WWDC 2026 Live Recap: Everything Announced
… June 8, 2026 at 10:47 AM PDT Parental controls and child accounts By Meara Isenberg Apple said it's expanding its child safety features this year with new tools for parents. …