Google Play Is Expanding Age Confirmation Tools For App Developers
Google is rolling out its Age Signals API globally to help app developers verify user age ranges without requiring specific birthdates. The tool, which integrates with Google Family Link, aims to provide age-appropriate experiences while maintaining user privacy.
Why it matters
As global regulations on digital safety for minors tighten, tech platforms are under pressure to implement privacy-conscious age verification methods.
The Age Signals API will be available globally before the end of the year.
Jetcityimage/Getty Images Google shared some details on how it will ask Android developers to handle age verification requirements. The platform it's adopting is called the Google Play Age Signals API. The tool is currently being tested in Brazil, and it will arrive in Australia and Canada in mid-August ahead of a global rollout later in the year.
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