Telegram is trialing a novel age verification method via a built-in bot for UK users, requiring only a live face scan—no document uploads. The feature responds to the UK’s Online Safety Act mandating strict age gates for adult content. Verification occurs locally within chats, with no data storage or server transmission, prioritizing user privacy.

The system activates automatically when accessing sensitive materials, using liveness detection to prevent photo spoofing. While unannounced officially, experts link this to avoiding massive fines (up to 10% of global revenue) under the new law.

Currently UK-exclusive, Telegram may expand the feature globally pending its effectiveness.

source: Курсив

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