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Australia Enforces Age Checks to Protect Children Online

7/20/2025

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Australia is taking a bold step to safeguard children online by enforcing age assurance measures. Beginning in December, search engines will be required to verify the ages of users and activate safe search options for those under 18. In a parallel move, Roblox is enhancing safety with a Trusted Connections system that uses facial age estimation. Meanwhile, U.S. industry groups are pushing back against age verification laws.

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Story summary

Australia is taking a bold step to safeguard children online by enforcing age assurance measures. Beginning in December, search engines will be required to verify the ages of users and activate safe search options for those under 18. In a parallel move, Roblox is enhancing safety with a Trusted Connections system that uses facial age estimation. Meanwhile, U.S. industry groups are pushing back against age verification laws.