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The Sunday Edition: The AI that could block kids from social media
Apr 26, 2025
Mark Sellman, a Technology correspondent at The Times, and Helen Rumbelow, a Feature writer also from The Times, dive into Australia’s groundbreaking law that blocks social media access for users under 16. They discuss the potential of AI age-verification tools to enforce this ban and the implications for kids and parents alike. The conversation touches on the psychological effects of social media, the challenges of regulation, and firsthand insights from the tech industry about the current state of age estimation technologies.
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- Australia's new law banning social media access for under-16s highlights the urgent need for platforms to protect young users.
- AI-driven age verification technology, while promising, raises concerns about its reliability and effectiveness in accurately identifying younger users.
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