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Amid legal battles, social media companies are trying harder to know which users are kids

But the fact remains that online age verification technology remains imperfect, while coming with privacy implications not just for children but for adults who may have to prove that they are over 18.

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Published by CurrentWire Sep 2, 2026 at 5:30 PM ET · First coverage Sep 1, 2026 at 3:30 PM ET

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Amid legal battles, social media companies are trying harder to know which users are kids

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