What began as an effort to bolster kids’ safety online has morphed in recent months into a broader debate over privacy and anonymity on the internet. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited ...

At the time of writing, 25 states across the US have introduced some kind of age verification law, with bills pending in a further 16 states. These laws have sparked a flurry of concerns from citizens ...

The European Commission says the app will be free, anonymous and available on any device and has told EU countries they must roll it out by the end of 2026.

Most states across the US are considering or introducing age verification laws. The result right now is a mishmash of rules. Katie is a UK-based news reporter and features writer. Officially, she is ...