Das Vereinigte Königreich verhängt eine Geldstrafe gegen Reddit, weil es das Alter der Benutzer nicht intensiv genug überprüft
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/02/uk-fines-reddit-for-not-checking-user-ages-aggressively-enough/
Das Vereinigte Königreich verhängt eine Geldstrafe gegen Reddit, weil es das Alter der Benutzer nicht intensiv genug überprüft
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/02/uk-fines-reddit-for-not-checking-user-ages-aggressively-enough/
19 Kommentare
That will cause a big drop in Reddit traffic. All the AI bots are under 13 years old.
That is to say, it has to be done because of government pressure.
This isn’t to do with age verification for users over 18 for nsfw content.
The issue is the same as COPPA that YouTube had issues with.
Reddit isn’t making sure it’s not storing the data of those under 13, which it’s not allowed to do
spez is a jabroni
Wonder if Reddit is going to start verifying with faces or just pull out of the UK. Imgur has already left the UK over a similar reason
If they do, half the traffic will go away. I doubt bots can easily prove their age.
Nazis and populists are in danger.
I’m from UK and all the idiot absolute plebby politicians can fuck off and leave the rest of us in peace.
Edit:
LOL at the argument below.
“In the last 10 years, the European Union has imposed over $30 billion in antitrust and data protection fines against American tech companies, with over $10.2 billion specifically targeting the top 10 U.S.-based firms. Regulatory actions, particularly under GDPR, have heavily targeted U.S. firms (83% of all fines), reaching $6.7 billion in 2024”
Euros fining American tech companies gonna outpace their GDP soon lmao
I hate this timeline
These companies should just pull out of the UK.
Age verification is anti freedom on the internet. If parents care they should be actively involved in their kids lives and using child locking software which is widely available.
Dude they got rid of anonymous mode, how much more aggressive can you get?
Good. This is a porn site
Reddit: „Excuse me, but would you mind too terribly if we were to ask you a question about how old you are?“
Post-fine version: „HEY! Fuckface! LISTEN **UP**. We need your age and we NEED IT NOW, *or else!.* Fess up, jerkwad, or we’re gonna make you regret ever being BORN!“
Just remove Reddit and everything else from the UK. Those idiots are going to destroy the internet.
Remember when everyone was mad at Reddit for a few days after the api cost changes?
this will end with all websites and social media blocking UK ips from accessing their website as its to expensive to ficilitate their demands. eventually UK will be forced to make their own internet like China
UK needs more money? Seems like the deal with the EU and UK that since they drive away tech innovation, they just randomly fine companies when they want some extra cash.
Moronic title.