The Facial-Recognition Sham | The Atlantic
https://alecmuffett.com/article/114396
#AgeEstimation #AgeVerification #OnlineSafety #OnlineSafetyAct #TeaApp #censorship #surveillance #vpn
https://alecmuffett.com/article/114396
#AgeEstimation #AgeVerification #OnlineSafety #OnlineSafetyAct #TeaApp #censorship #surveillance #vpn
The Facial-Recognition Sham | The Atlantic
Losing anonymous internet access means giving companies and government agencies more power than ever to track our activities online. It means transforming the American conception of the open intern…
alecmuffett.com
August 13, 2025 at 7:05 PM
The Facial-Recognition Sham | The Atlantic
https://alecmuffett.com/article/114396
#AgeEstimation #AgeVerification #OnlineSafety #OnlineSafetyAct #TeaApp #censorship #surveillance #vpn
https://alecmuffett.com/article/114396
#AgeEstimation #AgeVerification #OnlineSafety #OnlineSafetyAct #TeaApp #censorship #surveillance #vpn
Fury over Discord’s age checks explodes after shady Persona test in UK https://arstechni.ca... #ageverification #ageestimation #unitedkingdom #agechecks #discord #Persona #Policy #openai
February 21, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Fury over Discord’s age checks explodes after shady Persona test in UK https://arstechni.ca... #ageverification #ageestimation #unitedkingdom #agechecks #discord #Persona #Policy #openai
Australia: “Teen social media trial isn’t testing some ways kids will get around the [social media age verification] ban” | @crikey_news
https://alecmuffett.com/article/113533
#AgeAssurance #AgeEstimation #AgeVerification #SocialMediaBan #australia #censorship
https://alecmuffett.com/article/113533
#AgeAssurance #AgeEstimation #AgeVerification #SocialMediaBan #australia #censorship
Australia: “Teen social media trial isn’t testing some ways kids will get around the [social media age verification] ban” | @crikey_news
AV: “here’s how we protect children, sign here!” Australia: “Awesome! <pays money>” AV: “…aaaaand here’s what we *won’t* do…” Australia: …
alecmuffett.com
June 20, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Australia: “Teen social media trial isn’t testing some ways kids will get around the [social media age verification] ban” | @crikey_news
https://alecmuffett.com/article/113533
#AgeAssurance #AgeEstimation #AgeVerification #SocialMediaBan #australia #censorship
https://alecmuffett.com/article/113533
#AgeAssurance #AgeEstimation #AgeVerification #SocialMediaBan #australia #censorship
Joint statement on age assurance published by @ofcom.bsky.social & @infocommission.bsky.social www.ofcom.org.uk/siteassets/r... #OnlineSafety #OnlineHarms #eSafety #OnlineSafetyAct2023 #OSA2023 #AgeAssurance #AgeVerification #AgeEstimation
www.ofcom.org.uk
March 25, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Joint statement on age assurance published by @ofcom.bsky.social & @infocommission.bsky.social www.ofcom.org.uk/siteassets/r... #OnlineSafety #OnlineHarms #eSafety #OnlineSafetyAct2023 #OSA2023 #AgeAssurance #AgeVerification #AgeEstimation
➡ Stranded archives can reliably calibrate epigenetic clocks 🔬
This opens exciting new pathways for population modelling, health assessments & long-term conservation.
#Dolphins #MarineScience #Epigenetics #AgeEstimation #Cetaceans #Conservation #StrandingResearch #MAVELab
This opens exciting new pathways for population modelling, health assessments & long-term conservation.
#Dolphins #MarineScience #Epigenetics #AgeEstimation #Cetaceans #Conservation #StrandingResearch #MAVELab
November 20, 2025 at 10:26 PM
➡ Stranded archives can reliably calibrate epigenetic clocks 🔬
This opens exciting new pathways for population modelling, health assessments & long-term conservation.
#Dolphins #MarineScience #Epigenetics #AgeEstimation #Cetaceans #Conservation #StrandingResearch #MAVELab
This opens exciting new pathways for population modelling, health assessments & long-term conservation.
#Dolphins #MarineScience #Epigenetics #AgeEstimation #Cetaceans #Conservation #StrandingResearch #MAVELab
#Roblox is expanding its #ageestimation technology to #allusers by the end of the year, utilising #facialrecognition to verify age. The company is also partnering with the International Age Rating Coalition (#IARC) to provide standardised #ageratings and #contentratings for #games and #apps on its…
September 4, 2025 at 5:37 PM
#Roblox is expanding its #ageestimation technology to #allusers by the end of the year, utilising #facialrecognition to verify age. The company is also partnering with the International Age Rating Coalition (#IARC) to provide standardised #ageratings and #contentratings for #games and #apps on its…
Google begins machine learning age detection for ad protections in US #Google #MachineLearning #AgeEstimation #AIPowered #AdProtection
Google begins machine learning age detection for ad protections in US
Google rolls out AI-powered age estimation to limit personalized ads for minors.
ppc.land
July 30, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Google begins machine learning age detection for ad protections in US #Google #MachineLearning #AgeEstimation #AIPowered #AdProtection
Google begins machine learning age detection for ad protections in US #Google #MachineLearning #AgeEstimation #AIPowered #AdProtection
Google begins machine learning age detection for ad protections in US
Google rolls out AI-powered age estimation to limit personalized ads for minors.
ppc.land
July 30, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Google begins machine learning age detection for ad protections in US #Google #MachineLearning #AgeEstimation #AIPowered #AdProtection
Assessing the accuracy of field-based versus laboratory methods for determining the age of roe deer vist.ly/5d4ss #Roedeer #AgeEstimation #Management
July 31, 2026 at 9:18 AM
Assessing the accuracy of field-based versus laboratory methods for determining the age of roe deer vist.ly/5d4ss #Roedeer #AgeEstimation #Management
Why I Emphatically Oppose Online Age Verification Mandates | Technology & Marketing Law Blog
https://alecmuffett.com/article/113189
#AgeAssurance #AgeEstimation #AgeVerification #EricGoldman
https://alecmuffett.com/article/113189
#AgeAssurance #AgeEstimation #AgeVerification #EricGoldman
Why I Emphatically Oppose Online Age Verification Mandates | Technology & Marketing Law Blog
Eric Goldman on fire, again: I hold uncompromising views on this topic. For reasons I explain in 63 anguished and tear-stained pages, I am a categorical “no” on all online age authentication mandat…
alecmuffett.com
April 15, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Why I Emphatically Oppose Online Age Verification Mandates | Technology & Marketing Law Blog
https://alecmuffett.com/article/113189
#AgeAssurance #AgeEstimation #AgeVerification #EricGoldman
https://alecmuffett.com/article/113189
#AgeAssurance #AgeEstimation #AgeVerification #EricGoldman
Forget birthdays—YouTube’s AI now watches your viewing habits to decide if you’re a teen. Ready to be age-checked by the algorithm? 👀 #YouTube #AgeEstimation #AI #TeenSafety
YouTube's new AI-powered age estimation decides if you're a teen based on your viewing habits
YouTube is introducing AI-powered age estimation across the United States in an effort to strengthen protections for teen users. Beginning August 13, 2025, the platform will start using behavioral sig...
community.designtaxi.com
July 30, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Forget birthdays—YouTube’s AI now watches your viewing habits to decide if you’re a teen. Ready to be age-checked by the algorithm? 👀 #YouTube #AgeEstimation #AI #TeenSafety
The method for estimating a dinosaurs' age at death may be off, research suggests #Science #Paleontology #Other #DinosaurResearch #AgeEstimation
https://www.npr.org/2026/02/02/nx-s1-5684171/the-method-for-estimating-a-dinosaurs-age-at-death-may-be-off-research-suggests
https://www.npr.org/2026/02/02/nx-s1-5684171/the-method-for-estimating-a-dinosaurs-age-at-death-may-be-off-research-suggests
The method for estimating a dinosaurs' age at death may be off, research suggests
A growing body of research on dinosaurs' closest living relatives suggests the method that's been used to estimate how old a dinosaur was when it died may be leading paleontologists astray.
www.npr.org
February 3, 2026 at 3:04 AM
The method for estimating a dinosaurs' age at death may be off, research suggests #Science #Paleontology #Other #DinosaurResearch #AgeEstimation
https://www.npr.org/2026/02/02/nx-s1-5684171/the-method-for-estimating-a-dinosaurs-age-at-death-may-be-off-research-suggests
https://www.npr.org/2026/02/02/nx-s1-5684171/the-method-for-estimating-a-dinosaurs-age-at-death-may-be-off-research-suggests
#Meta’s $17 billion #settlement with 52 state attorneys general is criticised for embedding #ageassurance and #agegates into its #socialmedia products. The settlement requires all users, including minors and adults, to undergo an #ageestimation process, potentially compromising #onlineanonymity and…
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#Meta’s $17 billion #settlement with 52 state attorneys general is criticised for embedding #ageassurance and #agegates into its #socialmedia products. The settlement requires all users, including minors and adults, to undergo an #ageestimation process, potentially compromising #onlineanonymity and #privacy. Additionally, it places severe restrictions on teens, limiting their online activities and requiring parental consent for modifications. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/09/metas-17-billion-settlement-bad-deal-teens-and-all-social-media-users?eicker.news #tech #news #ainews
eicker.news
September 3, 2026 at 1:31 PM
#Meta’s $17 billion #settlement with 52 state attorneys general is criticised for embedding #ageassurance and #agegates into its #socialmedia products. The settlement requires all users, including minors and adults, to undergo an #ageestimation process, potentially compromising #onlineanonymity and…
Dad stuck in support nightmare after teen lied about age on Discord https://arstechni.ca... #financialextortion #ageverification #ageestimation #childsafety #onlinescam #agechecks #chatbot #discord #Policy
April 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Dad stuck in support nightmare after teen lied about age on Discord https://arstechni.ca... #financialextortion #ageverification #ageestimation #childsafety #onlinescam #agechecks #chatbot #discord #Policy
Discord faces backlash over age checks after data breach exposed 70,000 IDs https://arstechni.ca... #ArtificialIntelligence #ageverification #ageestimation #adultcontent #childsafety #agechecks #discord #Policy
February 9, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Discord faces backlash over age checks after data breach exposed 70,000 IDs https://arstechni.ca... #ArtificialIntelligence #ageverification #ageestimation #adultcontent #childsafety #agechecks #discord #Policy
Australia’s social media ban is “problematic,” but platforms will comply anyway https://arstechni.ca... #onlinechildsafety #socialmediaban #ageestimation #agechecks #australia #agegate #Policy
October 28, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Australia’s social media ban is “problematic,” but platforms will comply anyway https://arstechni.ca... #onlinechildsafety #socialmediaban #ageestimation #agechecks #australia #agegate #Policy
50K YouTubers rage against AI spying that could expose identities https://arstechni.ca... #ArtificialIntelligence #ageverification #ageestimation #onlineprivacy #agechecks #YouTube #Policy #AI
August 12, 2025 at 7:01 PM
50K YouTubers rage against AI spying that could expose identities https://arstechni.ca... #ArtificialIntelligence #ageverification #ageestimation #onlineprivacy #agechecks #YouTube #Policy #AI
Oh yes, and then there is this! 😄
"Leading facial #ageestimation tools were easily fooled by a $22 "old man" mask, a Guy Fawkes mask, and other cheap party costumes, researchers have found."
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-02/social-media-ban-vpns-masks-age-checks-disguises/105836134 […]
"Leading facial #ageestimation tools were easily fooled by a $22 "old man" mask, a Guy Fawkes mask, and other cheap party costumes, researchers have found."
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-02/social-media-ban-vpns-masks-age-checks-disguises/105836134 […]
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eupolicy.social
December 10, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Oh yes, and then there is this! 😄
"Leading facial #ageestimation tools were easily fooled by a $22 "old man" mask, a Guy Fawkes mask, and other cheap party costumes, researchers have found."
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-02/social-media-ban-vpns-masks-age-checks-disguises/105836134 […]
"Leading facial #ageestimation tools were easily fooled by a $22 "old man" mask, a Guy Fawkes mask, and other cheap party costumes, researchers have found."
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-02/social-media-ban-vpns-masks-age-checks-disguises/105836134 […]
YouTube Rolls Out Age-Estimation Tech To Identify US Teens, Apply Additional Protections #Technology #Internet #YouTube #AgeEstimation #OnlineSafety
YouTube Rolls Out Age-Estimation Tech To Identify US Teens, Apply Additional Protections
YouTube is rolling out age-estimation technology in the U.S. to identify teen users in order to provide a more age-appropriate experience. TechCrunch reports: When YouTube identifies a user as a teen,...
puretech.news
July 30, 2025 at 2:15 AM
YouTube Rolls Out Age-Estimation Tech To Identify US Teens, Apply Additional Protections #Technology #Internet #YouTube #AgeEstimation #OnlineSafety
Perhaps the upside of age verification will be the exclusion of the 70+ demographic from politics?
https://alecmuffett.com/article/109674
#AgeAssurance #AgeEstimation #AgeVerification #satire
https://alecmuffett.com/article/109674
#AgeAssurance #AgeEstimation #AgeVerification #satire
Perhaps the upside of age verification will be the exclusion of the 70+ demographic from politics?
This is satire, part of a series, and it is exceptionally well done:
alecmuffett.com
April 25, 2024 at 10:50 AM
Perhaps the upside of age verification will be the exclusion of the 70+ demographic from politics?
https://alecmuffett.com/article/109674
#AgeAssurance #AgeEstimation #AgeVerification #satire
https://alecmuffett.com/article/109674
#AgeAssurance #AgeEstimation #AgeVerification #satire