Topic: global regulations
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Australia Bans Under-16s from Social Media: Platform Reactions
Australia is implementing a new law requiring major social media platforms to remove and block accounts for users under 16, aiming to protect children's mental health and increase parental control. The policy faces criticism over age verification challenges and concerns it may push youth to less ...
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Discord's Age Verification: A Step Toward a Gated Internet?
Discord is implementing mandatory age verification next month, requiring facial scans or government IDs, which will restrict server access and features for non-compliant users. This policy reflects broader industry trends, as platforms like Google and OpenAI use AI to estimate ages and enforce sa...
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Discord Hack Exposes 70,000 Users' Government IDs
A security breach at Discord exposed sensitive government identification documents of approximately 70,000 users, occurring through a compromised third-party customer support provider and highlighting risks tied to mandatory digital ID verification. The incident poses a substantial identity theft...
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