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EU Declares New Digital Age Verification App Ready for Deployment

The EU unveils a privacy-first age verification app to protect minors online, pressuring platforms to comply with stricter digital safety rules.

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Layoffs and Lawsuits Collide in Meta’s Worst Week Yet

Meta faces layoffs, legal setbacks, and scrutiny as it doubles down on AI investments, raising questions about priorities, safety, and long-term strategy.

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Snapchat+ Subscriptions Surpass $1B Annual Revenue Pace, 25M Subscribers

Snapchat+ has passed a $1 billion annualized revenue run rate, reaching 25M subscribers, as Snap expands tiers, storage plans, and creator monetisation.

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Coming Soon: Discord to Roll Out Global Age Verification Using Facial Scans, ID

Discord will soon roll out global age verification, using age inference plus video selfie or ID checks to limit access to sensitive content. Find out when.

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WhatsApp Channels to Fall Under EU Content Moderation Rules

WhatsApp Channels is now subject to EU DSA rules as a VLOP, expanding content moderation oversight while encrypted private chats remain unaffected.

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