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PlayStation is facing huge backlash over its new age check rules for UK users, some users say their console is almost unusable now To comply with the Online Safety Act, Sony now requires players to prove their age using a face scan with Yoti, a government ID, or a phone number. This is needed to use voice chat, party chats, messaging, broadcasting, and multiplayer features on PS5 and PS4 consoles. Single-player games can still be played without checking, but social and chat features will be locked from June 2026. Sony has had major data leaks before, and Yoti has been fined for data problems. Long-time players are asking why they must prove their age now. Some UK adults do not want face scans saying this breaks consumer rights by removing features people already paid for.

YouTube are testing a new AI chatbot for 18+ users that answers questions and provides video recommendations and other tips “You can ask for help planning a 3-day road trip, and you’ll get a structured, step-by-step itinerary instead of a list of videos”

The Greek government is moving forward with plans to end anonymity on social media platforms. Digital Governance Minister Dimitris Papastergiou has described the measure as essential to combat rising toxicity, hate speech, coordinated harassment campaigns, and the spread of fake news. He argues that anonymous accounts allow people to attack others or spread lies without facing any real consequences. The proposal has been under discussion for months and is now being managed directly from Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ office. Deputy Prime Minister Pavlos Marinakis has clarified that users will still be able to use pseudonyms, but every account will need to be linked to a verifiable real identity through checks carried out by the platforms themselves. The whole EU is pushing this sh*t