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Source: https://www.theverge.com/news/704468/bluesky-age-verification-uk-online-safety-act
Bluesky is adding age verification to its platform in the UK as part of efforts to comply with the country's Online Safety Act. In an update on Thursday, the platform says it will let users verify their age by scanning their face, uploading an ID, or entering a payment card.
Bluesky will perform age verification through Kid Web Services (KWS), an Epic Games-owned tool that developers can use to implement aforge verification and parental controls on their platforms. If users don't want to verify their age, or if they're under 18, they will still be able to have an account with certain features limited. Bluesky will block "adult-appropriate content" and turn off certain features, such as direct messaging.
Bluesky is adding age verification to its platform in the UK as part of efforts to comply with the country's Online Safety Act. In an update on Thursday, the platform says it will let users verify their age by scanning their face, uploading an ID, or entering a payment card.
Bluesky will perform age verification through Kid Web Services (KWS), an Epic Games-owned tool that developers can use to implement aforge verification and parental controls on their platforms. If users don't want to verify their age, or if they're under 18, they will still be able to have an account with certain features limited. Bluesky will block "adult-appropriate content" and turn off certain features, such as direct messaging.