‘Facial age estimation’ tool approved as Ofcom attempts to protect children online

Google develops selfie scanning software ahead of porn crackdown::undefined

  • jopepa@lemmy.worldEnglish
    74·
    11 months ago

    So they’re collecting photos of minors who are most likely naked to protect those minors from the dangers of porn? Flawless work; the children are now safe.

    • lad@programming.devEnglish
      5·
      11 months ago

      It will probably say “by taking selfie I confirm that I am older than 18 or at least wear clothes” so it’s fine (legally (maybe))

    • LesserAbe@lemmy.worldEnglish
      12·
      11 months ago

      If you read the article it’s not about naked selfies, it’s about verifying the age of people visiting porn sites

      • jopepa@lemmy.worldEnglish
        2·
        11 months ago

        I saw a sign up/pay wall so I didn’t bother, but on principle this is fucked up enough to baselessly mock.