The ID verification arms race: Are we ready?

The ID verification arms race: Are we ready?
Some tourists can rent a car or check into a hotel just using their phone. (Image: File)
Peter Griffin
A new digital battleground is emerging across the globe, and it’s not about the latest gadget or AI breakthrough. It’s about age. Or more specifically, proving you’re old enough to access certain corners of the internet. Australians aged 16 and under will soon need to be able to verify their age to access most social media networks, which by default means every Australian will have to prove their age.Now Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, has taken the age verification requirements to another level...

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