Teenagers and younger kids are learning coded predator phrases like ‘MAP’ online, long before their parents have even heard of it

When I checked my 10-year-old daughter’s TikTok messages in early February 2026, I expected to find the usual mix of dance ...

Apple continues to roll out age verification around the world; more UK methods

The highest-profile launch of Apple age verification has been in the UK. Those on the developer beta track last month got a ...

Ireland is testing out a digital wallet that conducts age verification for social media users

Ireland's Government Digital Wallet can store official documents that can verify a user's age for social media platforms.
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Hard Fork

“The platforms should be absolutely begging Congress to regulate them, because the alternative is they get sued into oblivion by a bunch of law firms.” By Kevin RooseCasey NewtonWhitney JonesRachel ...