US state law will still accept biometric age estimation to block children’s access online

Age estimation with biometrics remains a viable option for keeping children in the U.S. state of Utah from accessing online content some parents wish did not exist. Verification still appears to be the process lawmakers prefer.

One of the nation's most religiously conservative states, Utah this year passed legislation that makes firms responsible for rebuffing access to some online content by minors.

Officials now have approved regulations for companies to follow as the Social Media Regulation Act. Comments are being …

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