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The AI that could block kids from social media
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Last week, Australia became the first country to block under 16s from social media. Age verification AI could be a crucial tool in the ban, so we spoke to our journalist who has been to the industry-leader’s HQ to find out if the technology actually works. And we ask, could the UK follow suit?
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- Mark Sellman, Technology Correspondent, The Times.
- Helen Rumbelow, Feature Writer, The Times.
Read Helen’s report: Can AI tell if a teen lies about their age?
Host: Manveen Rana.
Clips: ABC News, 10 News First Australia, BBC Radio 4.
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