25 March 2026 - 15:13
Category: Trust Issues
Back to the Good Old Days of Content Filters
Apparently, websites are 'protecting' minors by auto-enabling content filters for those who don't confirm their age. This is because nothing says 'trustworthy' like a website automatically restricting adult content. Now you can browse like it's 1999.
Source: BBC News
The Full Story
In an effort to curb online age verification woes, tech firms will now auto-enable web content filters for customers who fail to confirm their age or are underage. Age verification is currently a major concern in the tech world, with many platforms relying on users to self-report their age. These auto-enabling filters will restrict access to content deemed unsuitable for minors.
#ageverification
#contentfilters
#tech