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Thousands of websites, such as Facebook and YouTube, begin implementing age verification to block "adult

Online Safety Act 2023 — Thousands of websites, such as Facebook and YouTube, begin implementing age verification to block "adult content" for British viewers under the age of 18, according to Ofcom. [http

Published July 25, 2025· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: Online Safety Act 2023.

Thousands of websites, such as Facebook and YouTube, begin implementing age verification to block "adult content" for British viewers under the age of 18, according to Ofcom. [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c24v4dl5r16o (BBC News)] [https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jul/24/what-are-the-new-uk-online-safety-rules-and-how-will-they-be-enforced (The Guardian)]

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