Learn about current and upcoming regional age assurance laws and related requirements.
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Learn about the latest technologies, events, and policies for developers.
Age Assurance Methods Explained
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If you're asked to confirm that you’re an adult – Apple Support (UK)
When creating a new Apple Account or using Apple services, you may see a prompt asking you to confirm that you’re an adult. This is required by law in some countries and regions.
age verification – Techdirt
Posts about age verification written by Michael McGrady Jr and Mike Masnick
Get started with the Verify with Wallet API - Apple Developer
Apps that require age or identity verification can use the Verify with Wallet API to quickly and securely verify a person’s information using their digital driver’s license or state ID stored in Apple Wallet.
Introducing Apple’s On-Device and Server Foundation Models
At the 2024 Worldwide Developers Conference, we introduced Apple Intelligence, a personal intelligence system integrated deeply into iOS 18…
Age Verification Architecture
This document describes solution-agnostic and technology-neutral schema for how various intermediaries can gate content and services based on age. The analysis of the architecture is done along two dimensions: the efficacy of permitting or restricting access based on age, and the privacy cost of doing so. The document concludes with recommendations as well as critical privacy, security and human rights considerations.
The Dangers of Age Verification Provisions
One proposed solution to ensuring safe youth online experiences is age verification provisions, which require platforms to confirm the ages
Age verification is coming for the internet — and it’s already raising red flags
Legislative efforts to age-gate parts of the internet are gaining traction. Some experts warn of compliance complications and data security breaches.
Guide to age assurance
The internet offers children and young people many empowering opportunities for personal growth, learning, and social exchange. However, along with these great benefits can come certain risks, including children facing content or services that may be harmful to them. Age assurance is one solution that can be used to keep children safe from online risks.
Apple aids app development with new intelligence frameworks and advanced tools
Apple today introduced new intelligence capabilities, expanded productivity features in Xcode, and platform improvements.
Age verification: Child protection or privacy risk?
With more platforms and governments asking for age verification, we look at the options and the implications.
Introducing the Third Generation of Apple’s Foundation Models
Our next generation of Apple Intelligence is centered around our users, integrated deeply into our operating systems, and powered by a bold…
What to Know About the E.U.’s New Age Verification App for Social Media
The E.U.’s new age verification app aims to address concerns raised by tech platforms around privacy and enforcement.
The Age-Verification Trap
Platforms are caught in a dilemma: enforce age restrictions or protect user privacy. How are they navigating this tricky terrain?
Teen and Parent Perspectives on Approaches to Age Verification
Age verification (AV) is being rolled out by online services to comply with new laws in Europe and across states in the United States. Proposed legislation at the federal level in the U.S., such as the Kids Off Social Media Act and the Kids Online Safety Act, may also result in increased adoption of AV […]
