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Kids are bypassing age checks with a fake mustache raising new safety questions for apps

Kids are bypassing age checks with a fake mustache raising new safety questions for apps

A new survey suggests many kids can bypass age verification systems with little effort, even as age-check rules tighten worldwide. The finding points to weaknesses in common verification approaches and raises concerns for app makers, platforms, and regulators trying to protect minors. The mustache trick underscores how easily some systems can be gamed.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 6 May 2026
Meta to use AI body measurements to flag underage users

Meta to use AI body measurements to flag underage users

Meta says it is rolling out a new AI-powered visual analysis system in select countries that estimates age cues like height and bone structure from images or video. The company claims it will help identify underage users and plans a broader rollout over time. The approach raises fresh privacy and consent questions as AI becomes more invasive.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 5 May 2026

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New Mexico demands Meta changes after jury finds harms to children mental health

New Mexico demands Meta changes after jury finds harms to children mental health

New Mexico prosecutors want sweeping changes to Meta’s apps and algorithms in the trial’s second phase, arguing the company harmed children’s mental health. The push includes curbing addictive features, strengthening age verification, and blocking child exploitation. Meta plans to appeal and warns compliance could lead to service removal. The outcome could set new rules for tech safety practices.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 4 May 2026
Roblox rolls out stricter rules for Indonesian teens with facial age checks

Roblox rolls out stricter rules for Indonesian teens with facial age checks

Roblox is tightening its platform controls in Indonesia for players under 16, including facial scanning for age verification. Unverified teens will have chat features turned off, while parents receive screen time controls. The company is also introducing kid-focused categories with limited communication, aiming to better protect younger users under Indonesia’s tighter social media restrictions.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 30 Apr 2026
Roblox Introduces Facial Scans for Kids Under 16 in Indonesia

Roblox Introduces Facial Scans for Kids Under 16 in Indonesia

Roblox says that in Indonesia, children under 16 will have to pass facial scanning to verify their age under new rules targeting minors’ use of social media and digital platforms. Roblox vice president Nicky Jackson Colaco called the move among the strictest the company has implemented globally, tying the change to compliance with Indonesia’s updated protections.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 30 Apr 2026
EU urges rapid rollout of age verification app to shield minors from online harm

EU urges rapid rollout of age verification app to shield minors from online harm

The EU is pressing for a fast rollout of an age-verification app to better protect minors online. The push comes after the EU said earlier this month that the tool is ready, as member states move to restrict children’s access to social media. The initiative aims to tighten age checks while limiting exposure to harmful or inappropriate content.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 29 Apr 2026

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Norway to ban under16s from social media with age checks and big platform duties

Norway to ban under16s from social media with age checks and big platform duties

Norway is preparing legislation to bar children under 16 from using social media, with a bill set to be presented to parliament by year-end. The law would put age verification responsibility on technology companies, aiming to shield kids from harmful online experiences. The move also reflects a wider European push toward stronger digital child protections.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
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