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The Rise of AI Selfie Age Verification: How Technology Is Transforming Online Access Regulations
Dec 01, 2025 03:45 pm CST
As governments worldwide implement stricter online age restrictions, AI-powered selfie verification technology is experiencing unprecedented growth. This innovative approach promises quick, accurate age assessment within seconds, transforming how platforms enforce age restrictions while raising important questions about privacy, algorithmic bias, and effectiveness in the digital age.
Snapchat Implements Age Verification in Australia Before December's Under-16 Social Media Ban
Nov 24, 2025 04:00 pm CST
Snapchat has begun age verification processes for Australian teens ahead of the country's December 10 ban on under-16s accessing major social media platforms. The landmark legislation will require platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok to remove underage users or face significant penalties, while experts question the practicality of enforcing such restrictions despite their protective intent.