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Group 1 - Australia will not require social media platforms to verify the ages of all users under the new ban prohibiting access for children under 16, instead mandating reasonable steps to prevent underage access [1] - Social media companies have criticized the laws as vague and rushed, with Communications Minister Anika Wells stating that platforms must deactivate accounts belonging to underage users [2] - The guidelines suggest a multilayered approach to age checking rather than universal verification, with no single solution deemed perfect for enforcement [3] Group 2 - Social media companies could face fines of up to 49.5 million Australian dollars for violations of the new rules [3] - An independent study found that age verification can be conducted privately and effectively, while additional rules are being introduced to protect children from harmful online content [4] - Roblox Corporation has agreed to implement new safeguards against adult grooming of children in Australia [4]

Australia’s looming social media ban for under-16s will give Facebook, TikTok and other platforms leeway to make mistakes when checking a user’s age https://t.co/D5GIzYBpBk ...

As age and identity verification laws become more mainstream, this legislation could have a dire impact on privacy. https://t.co/7dC4Ck3bQ8 ...

Core Points - Roblox has committed to implementing age verification mechanisms to enhance safety for its young user base, particularly those under 13 years old [3][4] - The platform currently has around 100 million daily users, with approximately 40% being under the age of 13 [4] - Recent allegations against Roblox include facilitating child exploitation and failing to protect young users from sexual predators, leading to increased scrutiny and legal challenges [5] Group 1 - The company plans to expand age estimation for all users accessing on-platform communication features by the end of the year [3][4] - New systems will be launched to limit communication between adults and minors unless they have a real-world connection [4] - Roblox has faced criticism for not adequately safeguarding its youngest players, prompting the need for enhanced parental controls and content labeling [5] Group 2 - The announcement of age controls aligns with global trends, as various governments are tightening online age regulations [6][7] - The Online Safety Act in Britain mandates strict age controls for websites and social networks, with similar measures being considered in France and other EU countries [7]

The U.K. recently started enforcing new age-check rules, and The Washington Post reports that it’s already having a significant effect on traffic to porn sites. https://t.co/BzuAAgNldb ...

Legal & Regulatory - Supreme Court allows Mississippi to enforce social media age verification law pending legal challenge [1] - Justice Kavanaugh expresses skepticism about the law's constitutionality [1] Social Media - Mississippi law requires social media sites to verify user age or obtain parental consent [1]

Market Trend - VPN (虚拟专用网络) 因英国实施网络安全法案中的年龄验证规则而受欢迎程度激增 [1] - VPN 可以隐藏用户的位置 [1]