Advancements in AI have boosted the effectiveness, and slashed the cost, of age-gating tools. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Vendors generally charge well under $1 per check for ‌basic machine-only age assurance tools, though for large volumes the price is often as low as single-digit cents, said industry executives.

New rules aimed at protecting kids online are now in force, but a major porn company has all but shut down its Australian presence instead.