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In this week's Talking Tech, Poppy explains the UK's Online Safety Act forcing tech firms to verify users' ages to protect children online, with heavy fines for non-compliance. Platforms use ID checks and AI tools to meet the July deadline, but challenges remain in preventing access by determined teens and ensuring real protection.
By Independent Media NewsIn this week's Talking Tech, Poppy explains the UK's Online Safety Act forcing tech firms to verify users' ages to protect children online, with heavy fines for non-compliance. Platforms use ID checks and AI tools to meet the July deadline, but challenges remain in preventing access by determined teens and ensuring real protection.