Twitch starts requiring face scans to watch mature streams in certain countries
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Twitch is rolling out facial age checks for mature streams in select regions. On-device video selfies via k-ID aim to meet stricter safety laws.

cross-posted from: https://programming.dev/post/37698883

  • Twitch now requires facial age verification to watch mature content in some regions using video selfies processed on your device.
  • The system uses k-ID technology and targets gambling streams and other 18+ content to comply with new online safety laws.
  • Users must scan their face to access restricted streams with many expressing privacy concerns about the new requirement.
  • rozodru@piefed.socialEnglish
    14·
    21 hours ago

    there was a story from the UK a month or so ago about a guy who has his face tattooed, he can’t get verified for anything.

    So yes, if you have a facial deformity or tattoos all over your face I imagine you’re shit out of luck. Severe burn victim? no Internet for you.