Anthropic has introduced a selective identity verification system for Claude via the partner Persona Identities. The process requires a government ID and a live selfie to prevent abuse and enforce age ...

There’s a new scam to look out for in a place you wouldn’t expect. Security experts at the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) are warning about a rise in “CAPTCHA scams,” a growing threat that ...

The operating system (OS) running on your phone plays a vital role in managing the hardware and software, and additionally, ensures your device is secure against unauthorized access and that your data ...

Apple has introduced device-level age verification for UK iCloud accounts with iOS 26.4, requiring users to confirm they are 18 or older using either a credit card or a government-issued ID scan.

Regulators in Brussels accused the social media platform of maintaining a weak age-verification system, and steering younger users toward inappropriate experiences. By Adam Satariano Reporting from ...

Apple Inc. has rolled out age verification requirements for users in the UK that will ask customers to confirm that they’re at least 18 years old to access certain features. Apple will confirm user ...

To learn more about the CNBC CFO Council, visit cnbccouncils.com/cfo New U.S laws designed for online child safety are pulling millions of adult Americans into ...

California’s new online safety bill, AB 1043 (the Digital Age Assurance Act), adopts a declared age model for operating systems. Under the law, which is set to take effect on January 1, 2027, when a ...

Discord is slowing down its new age verification update after it received numerous user complaints. Earlier this month, it announced an update that would require video selfies to determine a user’s ...

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Discord, the popular platform for gamers to communicate online, is postponing its controversial age verification policy after receiving swift backlash from users with concerns about their privacy. The ...

Discord is delaying the global rollout of its age verification system until the second half of 2026 following user backlash over privacy concerns, biometric checks, and third-party vendors. Chief ...