Age verification tech could put children at greater risk, says think tank

Tech Regulation & Compliance(computerweekly.com)view on HackerNews
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Author: robtherobber

Date: 6/8/2026

Article Summary:
A technology think tank has raised concerns about government proposals to mandate strong age verification to access online services, warning that it may exacerbate the harms it is trying to prevent and expose children to risks.