2 points | by haunter 2 days ago
2 comments
I see two problems here:
1) Facial age checks seem hackable. I can easily put a filter in front of my camera output and make myself look however I want.
2) Even if the age checks work, a 15 year old can talk to a 9 year old. That is better than adults talking to 9 year olds, but not by much.
This looks like one of those things that have a good intent, but aren't really solving the problem.
Some previously related discussion(s):
Roblox Requires Age Checks for Communication, Ushering in New Safety Standard
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45985799
Roblox is a problem but it's a symptom of something worse
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46047229
I see two problems here:
1) Facial age checks seem hackable. I can easily put a filter in front of my camera output and make myself look however I want.
2) Even if the age checks work, a 15 year old can talk to a 9 year old. That is better than adults talking to 9 year olds, but not by much.
This looks like one of those things that have a good intent, but aren't really solving the problem.
Some previously related discussion(s):
Roblox Requires Age Checks for Communication, Ushering in New Safety Standard
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45985799
Roblox is a problem but it's a symptom of something worse
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46047229