Child Safety
Discord Rolls Out Revised Age Verification Policy Using Machine Learning
Discord has introduced a revised age verification policy that uses machine learning to classify accounts without requiring ID scans for over 90% of users.
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Roblox Launches Age-Gated Accounts to Restrict Child Access to Explicit Content
Roblox launches age-gated accounts in June to restrict minors’ access to explicit content and predatory contact, responding to lawsuits over child safety failures.
Apple Rolls Out Age Verification Across UK Services
Apple activated age verification requirements across its UK services on March 25, 2026, requiring adults to confirm they are 18 or older to access certain features.
WhatsApp Launches Parent-Managed Accounts for Pre-Teens with PIN Controls and Activity Alerts
WhatsApp has begun rolling out parent-managed accounts for children under 13, giving parents PIN-protected controls over contacts, groups, and activity alerts while preserving end-to-end encryption.