Bluesky is rolling out age verification in the UK

Bluesky is adding age verification in the UK to comply with the Online Safety Act, letting users verify their age by scanning their face, uploading an ID, or entering a payment card. The verification runs through Kid Web Services (KWS), an Epic Games-owned tool that developers use for age checks and parental controls. Users who don't verify, or who are under 18, will still have accounts with some features limited, including direct messaging and access to "adult-appropriate content." The article notes that another part of the law takes effect on July 25th, requiring sites with porn and harmful content to provide "highly effective age assurance," with fines of up to £18 million or 10 percent of worldwide revenue.