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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Amid legal battles, social media companies are trying harder to know which users are kids(opens original report in a new tab)ABC NewsTier B
Social media companies are trying harder to know which users are kids(opens original report in a new tab)Determining which accounts belong to children is the linchpin of online child safety measures that Meta, Google, TikTok, Roblox and other companies are ramping up as public and regulatory sentiment increasingly turns… — ABC News
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