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Spotify fans threaten to return to piracy as music streamer introduces new face-scanning age checks in the UK (www.techradar.com)
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[–] billwashere@lemmy.world 11 points 2 days ago (2 children)

I’m confused. Is every app in the UK requiring face scanning? I thought it was just adult content.

[–] eagris@lemmy.world 9 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

According to the article :

However, the platform does have certain features that are aimed at mature users.

In Spotify's case, you may be asked to verify your age if you try to "access some Spotify content and features, like Music videos that are labeled as 18+ by rightsholders". This could also apply to podcasts that discuss mature content and songs with explicit lyrics.

[–] Regrettable_incident@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

Bluesky app also seems to require this for some features.