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Dec 17 • 5 months ago

UK to “encourage” Apple and Google to put nudity-blocking systems on phones

Government seeks "nudity-detection algorithms" in iOS and Android, report says. ...

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Nov 21 • 6 months ago

Pornhub is urging tech giants to enact device-based age verification

The company is pushing for an alternative way to keep minors from viewing porn. ...

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Oct 28 • 6 months ago

Senators move to keep Big Tech’s creepy companion bots away from kids

Big Tech immediately opposed the proposed law as "heavy-handed." ...

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$ChatGPT erotica coming soon with age verification, CEO says$

Oct 16 • 7 months ago

ChatGPT erotica coming soon with age verification, CEO says

Sam Altman claims new tools can detect mental distress while relaxing limits for adults. ...

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Oct 10 • 7 months ago

Discord says hackers stole government IDs of 70,000 users

As more sites require IDs for user age verification, expect more such breaches to come. ...

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Sep 16 • 8 months ago

ChatGPT may soon require ID verification from adults, CEO says

Chatbot will "default to the under-18 experience" when age is uncertain after teen suicide lawsuit. ...

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Aug 12 • 9 months ago

YouTube backlash begins: “Why is AI combing through every single video I watch?”

Adult YouTubers defend childish viewing habits in fight to block AI age checks. ...

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Aug 01 • 9 months ago

YouTube’s selfie collection, AI age checks are concerning, privacy experts say

Any YouTuber wrongly labeled a teen must provide an ID, credit card, or selfie. ...

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Jul 30 • 9 months ago

VPN use soars in UK after age-verification laws go into effect

Proton VPN sign-ups originating in the UK increased by over 1,400 percent. ...

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