Global movement to protect kids online fuels a wave of AI safety tech

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Global child safety regulation is driving demand for AI-powered age verification and online protection tools. Companies such as Yoti, Spotify, Reddit, and X are adopting age assurance systems to block minors from harmful content. The U.K. Online Safety Act and proposed U.S. legislation are forcing tech companies to change how they verify users and manage exposure to explicit material. The article also highlights privacy concerns and competition among identity verification vendors. It notes that child safety technology is expanding into smartphones and broader digital ID use cases.

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