Roblox Corporation, the company behind the popular online game platform Roblox, announced today that age verification will now be required for any users wishing to use in-game chat in all regions ...

App age verification isn’t just a theoretical concept being debated in Congress. A number of laws have already passed that require platforms to verify age for users in select states. For example, the ...

Reddit is starting a limited test of verified profiles, which places a grey checkmark beside the username of a notable person or business. “This feature is designed to help redditors understand who ...

Back in March, a working paper from researchers at NYU and other universities suggested that age-verification laws are ineffective. Now, a new analysis not only supports the same finding but also ...

The “Verification Required” screen in Discord appears when the platform detects activity that differs from your usual behavior. This automated security measure is designed to protect both your account ...

Experts at the Table: Semiconductor Engineering sat down to discuss the state of functional verification with Mohan Dhene, director for architecture and design at Alphawave Semi; Andy Nightingale, ...

Technologists and policymakers are reckoning with a generation-defining problem on the internet: While it can be a revolutionary force for unprecedented education and connection across the globe, it ...

Most states across the US are considering or introducing age verification laws. The result right now is a mishmash of rules. Katie is a UK-based news reporter and features writer. Officially, she is ...

To combat malware and financial scams, Google announced today that only apps from developers that have undergone verification can be installed on certified Android devices starting in 2026. This ...

There is an emerging global patchwork of new frameworks requiring digital platforms to impose age assurance or verification requirements, with many geared toward protecting children from online harms.

On July 25, the UK's age-verification law goes into effect. This means that sites with explicit content must install age-checks for all users, with the hope that minors don't access the content. Now, ...

Stronger identity proofing isn’t just cybersecurity—it’s business resilience. Digital transformation has unlocked new opportunities – not just for innovation and growth, but also for cybercriminals ...