Social media is going the way of alcohol, gambling, and other social sins: societies are deciding it’s no longer kids’ stuff. Lawmakers point to compulsive use, exposure to harmful content, and ...

The number of teens is difficult to estimate because the company doesn’t offer this kind of breakdown, but a 2024 Pew Research study found that 44% of teen gamers in the United States alone use ...

Age checks begin in December in Australia, New Zealand, and the Netherlands. Global enforcement will follow in early January 2026. Chat and age-appropriate features unlock only after users complete ...

Regula’s age estimation technology has impressed in evaluations by NIST, topping several categories in the FATE for biometric facial age estimation (FAE).

Discord announces age verification postponement to 2026 amid user backlash, emphasizing more privacy and transparency ...