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UK seeks tech input on AI-inclusive age verification

The UK government is seeking input from tech professionals regarding proposed age verification checks. A specific section of the survey focuses on technology aspects, including AI and VPN usage. One suggestion is for the UK government to develop an open-source age verification service to mitigate risks associated with third-party data sharing. AI

IMPACT This consultation could shape future regulations for AI deployment and user data privacy in the UK.

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses a government consultation on policy related to technology, specifically age verification and AI, which falls under research/policy. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=2 ai=0.4]

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UK seeks tech input on AI-inclusive age verification

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    RE: https:// social.openrightsgroup.org/@op enrightsgroup/116639938022638995 If you're a tech person in the UK have your say on age verification checks. You don

    RE: https:// social.openrightsgroup.org/@op enrightsgroup/116639938022638995 If you're a tech person in the UK have your say on age verification checks. You don't have to do all sections but section 3 has the more interesting questions from a technology perspective including # AI…

  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · sxa ·

    RE: https:// social.openrightsgroup.org/@op enrightsgroup/116639938022638995 If you're a tech person in the UK have your say on age verification checks. You don

    RE: https:// social.openrightsgroup.org/@op enrightsgroup/116639938022638995 If you're a tech person in the UK have your say on age verification checks. You don't have to do all sections but section 3 has the more interesting questions from a technology perspective including # AI…