Australia Implements Mandatory Age Checks for Search Engines
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Summary
Australia is implementing mandatory age checks for internet users, extending to search engines like Google to limit children's access to harmful content. Experts warn of potential compromises.
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· 3 pulledAustralians will soon be subjected to mandatory age checks across the internet landscape, in what has been described as a huge and unprecedented change.
Search engines are next in line for the same controversial age-assurance technology behind the teen social media ban, and other parts of the internet are likely to follow suit.
But experts have warned the move could compromise Aus
Just as Australians are adjusting to the idea of having their ages checked for social media, age assurance rules are being applied to search engines and many other corners of the internet.
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