The Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB) is debunking recent reports that imply the company wants to use facial recognition tech for children, adding that it has no intention of storing or using "selfies" of its users.
  • Jamie
    16•1 year ago

    So basically, they’re not even using it to stop kids from buying games, just as verification when a kid signs up for a service. It’s a good thing a kid would never just change their age and say they’re 50 or something, and are always completely honest about their ages.

    Also, a large company crying because nobody trusts them not to sell every piece of information they receive brings me joy inside.

  • Madis
    15•1 year ago

    The parent may then be asked to consent to a scan of their face using a front-facing camera, which is then used to “accurately estimate the parent’s age.”

    the only piece of information that is communicated to the company requesting [Verifiable Parental Consent] is a ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ determination as to whether the person is over the age of 25.

    So that’s settled, people under the age of 25 can no longer have children.

    • @[email protected]
      9•1 year ago

      This sounds so dystopian and completely unnecessary. What’s the point of a facial age estimate if you are asking them to put their age or DOB in to begin with? It’s pointless.