Let me see some ID: age verification is spreading across the internet

The Verge
By Stevie BonifieldFeb 24, 2026, 4:05 pm119 ptsTrending
Age verification is a reality on a growing number of social media platforms, requiring an ID or facial scan for full access to everything from YouTube to Roblox. The age-gating wave is coming along with calls for stronger child safety measures online, despite concerns about privacy, security, and censorship. …

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