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UK PlayStation age checks go live in June, risking social features
news1 month ago

UK PlayStation age checks go live in June, risking social features

Sony is rolling out age verification for UK and Ireland PlayStation accounts via partner Yoti; starting in June 2026, players who haven’t verified their age can still play but will lose access to social features such as voice chat, messaging, and party invites, and broadcasting gameplay to YouTube or Twitch will require verification. You can verify early to avoid disruption, and Microsoft has implemented similar age checks on Xbox as more Online Safety Act provisions come into force.

via The Verge|
#age-verification#news#playstation
UK to Tighten AI Chatbot Rules Over Child Safety With Fines or Ban
technology3 months ago

UK to Tighten AI Chatbot Rules Over Child Safety With Fines or Ban

Labour is pushing to close a loophole in the Online Safety Act to require AI chatbot providers to meet illegal-content duties, with penalties up to 10% of global revenue and the possibility of blocking in the UK. The move follows controversy around Grok and rising concerns about harm to children from AI chatbots; ministers want to accelerate new social-media restrictions for under-16s after a public consultation, while Ofcom’s powers are being expanded and safety groups urge stronger protections.

via The Guardian|
#ai-chatbots#child-safety#grok
US and UK Politicians' Unlikely Bonds and Shared Goals on International Issues
world9 months ago

US and UK Politicians' Unlikely Bonds and Shared Goals on International Issues

U.S. politicians are criticizing the UK's new Online Safety Act, which mandates age verification for online content, arguing it threatens free expression and could impact American tech companies operating in the UK. The law, aimed at protecting children from harmful content, has faced opposition from privacy advocates and some U.S. officials, raising concerns about free speech and international legal conflicts.

via NBC News|
#age-verification#free-speech#internet-regulation
Ofcom targets online safety and age verification issues across platforms
technology10 months ago

Ofcom targets online safety and age verification issues across platforms

The UK government faces skepticism over the feasibility of banning VPNs to enforce the Online Safety Act, as experts argue such bans are practically impossible and could harm legitimate privacy and security uses. Despite increased VPN sign-ups following the Act, enforcement challenges and potential for underground markets make a total ban unlikely, and current government stance suggests no plans for such a measure.

via theregister.com|
#banning-vpns#cybersecurity#privacy
UK Online Safety Act Sparks Surge in VPN Usage and Bypass Tools
world10 months ago

UK Online Safety Act Sparks Surge in VPN Usage and Bypass Tools

The UK's Online Safety Act has led to a surge in VPN usage as users seek to bypass new age verification requirements for accessing certain online content, raising privacy and enforcement concerns. The legislation aims to protect minors from harmful content but also prompts debates over privacy invasion and potential circumvention methods like VPNs.

via theregister.com|
#age-verification#privacy-concerns#regulation