… That’s exactly what happened to Reddit user , who said that their new iPhone was forcing them to verify their age , despite the fact that they live in Bulgaria, an EU country where age verification is not required by law. …
… Instead, the comments on the video are consistent with users stating it's the 'year of age verification', criticizing Discord for its global age verification plans , which are still slated for late 2026. …
… "We all must remember that age verification for children alone doesn't exist. Age verification for children is age verification for everyone," Digneaux told TechRadar, arguing that the global push toward age verification is no "silver bullet" for child safety. …
… The threat also extends beyond Britain, with the EU recently signaling that VPNs could face restrictions following the launch of its own age verification systems. …
… Social Media Discord has been under fire over the last few months over the age verification controversy, but that may simmer down after its latest collaboration. …
Social Media Discord has been under fire over the last few months over the age verification controversy, but that may simmer down after its latest collaboration. …
… In a fierce open letter , Signal raised this exact problem among others by noting: "We know that mass surveillance and censorship capabilities, however sincere-sounding the promises of those who initiate them are, never remain narrowly scoped." The age verification paradox While we need to wait and… …
… Speaking on BBC Breakfast today, the government confirmed a major U-turn on the subject, with Online Safety Minister Kanishka Narayan stating: "We decided not to limit VPNs." This was further cemented in a written parliamentary statement by Technology Secretary Liz Kendall, who clarified that the g… …
… Buying guide Discord's latest efforts to improve the user experience, particularly on Linux, are certainly noteworthy, but its age-verification plans remain a concern. …
… Android Google is finally ready to combine Android and Chrome OS into one platform on a new line of classy Googlebooks Laptops Discord has been under fire over the last few months over the age verification controversy, but that may simmer down after its latest collaboration. …