EU launches age verification app to protect minors online
In July, the EU is launching a new age verification app, which will be a tool to strengthen control over compliance with rules on the protection of minors online.
In July, the EU is launching a new age verification app, which will be a tool to strengthen control over compliance with rules on the protection of minors online.
This application is a precursor to the EU's digital identity wallet, which is due to appear in 2026, the Financial Times reports .
The EU has not set a uniform age verification requirement for online platforms, but has placed legal obligations on sites that cater to minors or deal with pornographic or harmful content.
The new app will allow users to verify their age without revealing personal information to platforms.
Its deployment could allow the EU to take a tougher approach to platforms that do not do enough to assess and manage risks, the EU believes.
Recall that in November, Australia passed a law banning social media for children under 16, which can be considered one of the strictest regulations directed against big tech.
Instagram uses artificial intelligence to find profiles of teenagers who lie about their age
Instagram uses artificial intelligence to find profiles of teenagers who lie about their age
The study showed that Ukrainian children spend 1–3 hours online per day, and teenagers spend more than 3 hours online.
The study showed that Ukrainian children spend 1–3 hours online per day, and teenagers spend more than 3 hours online.
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