The law's broad definition of an "operating system provider" pulls in not just Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS, but Linux distributions and Valve's SteamOS.

Discord's controversial new age verification requirements will be delayed until at least the latter half of 2026, after the ...

Apple announced a new age verification tool in Utah and Louisiana, as well as Brazil, Australia and Singapore to ensure users ...

Big Social is reaching its Big Tobacco moment as it regulations intensify and social media companies look to implement age ...

A push by governments across the globe for tech companies verify users' age is gathering steam, following Australia's ...

Two weeks after Discord announced "teen-by-default" age-restricted settings for all users, Discord is delaying the ...

Apple may use information about your payment methods on file or the length of time you have maintained an Apple Account to confirm you are an adult. A valid credit card can help confirm you’re at ...

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it will not take enforcement action under the Children’s Online Privacy ...

Apple is rolling out an age verification tool in the U.S. and abroad to ensure users are at least 18. App developers in Brazil, Australia, Singapore, and the U.S. states of Utah and Louisiana are now ...

The latest iOS 26.4 developer beta has introduced age verification, although so far only for the UK. You can postpone setting ...

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

The company added that 90% of users won’t need to verify their age and will be able to keep using Discord as usual.