Australians must prove they are over 18 to access porn under new laws
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- Australians must prove they are over 18 to access adult content like porn, R-rated games, and explicit AI chatbots under new laws.
- The laws aim to protect children from harmful content, with fines for non-compliant platforms.
- Age verification methods include facial recognition, digital IDs, and credit card details.
- Critics raise concerns about data privacy and the effectiveness of age-verification technologies.
- Some porn sites have already blocked Australian users in response to the new rules.
- Experts argue that tech-savvy youngsters can bypass restrictions using VPNs or parental credentials.
- There are fears that the laws may push users to unregulated platforms with fewer safeguards.
- The rules may reduce accidental exposure to harmful content but raise privacy concerns for adults.
- Critics suggest better parental control tools instead of broad age-verification mandates.
- The UK has similar laws, with fines for non-compliant porn sites.