People in the UK now have to take an age verification selfie to watch porn online
The UK government has implemented a new law, the Online Safety Act, which requires websites displaying pornographic content to implement "highly effective age checks." This includes methods such as credit card checks, photo ID matching, and even age estimation through selfies. Several popular porn sites, as well as social media platforms like Reddit and Bluesky, have already complied with the new regulations. While some users are finding ways to circumvent the age checks, such as using VPNs or providing fake IDs, the law also prohibits the promotion of VPNs that bypass the age verification system. Ofcom, the UK's media regulatory agency, will impose fines of up to £18 million or 10 percent of a company's global revenue for non-compliance with the Online Safety Act.
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