Az gaming platform announced this Tuesday (18) that age verification is mandatory to use chat on the platform. Az Usuários must present an official document with a photo or perform facial verification using artificial intelligence. The objective of the measure is to avoid direct contact between children and unknown adults.
The change comes after a series of lawsuits against Estados Unidos accusing the company of facilitating sexual predators’ access to minors. With more than 150 million monthly active users, a third of whom are under 13 years old, filters already existed, but restrictions were expanded.
Implementation will be gradual. From December 2025, inspection will be mandatory for Austrália, Nova Zelândia and Países Baixos. As of No 2026, the rule applies to all countries.
how the new verification works
Users who want to use chat have two options to choose from. Az first sends a photo of an official document with the date of birth. The second is to use the front camera of the cell phone or computer so that the artificial intelligence developed by the company Persona can estimate age.
The system requests facial movements to confirm that the person is present. Análise Na
Conversation restrictions by age group
The platform only limits conversations between users on nearby roads. For example, Crianças from 12 years old will be able to chat with users under 15 years old, but not over 16 years old.
Users over 13 years of age who disagree with the AI result may submit a document for correction. Pais with a linked account Az can also change your child’s age.
Measures already on the platform
The gaming platform already blocks the substitution of photos and personal information of children under 13 years of age. The company uses human and automated moderation for text messages and voice calls.
For experiences reserved for people over 18 years of age, proof of older age group is required. Facial data used in the recent Az device will be deleted immediately after age rating.
Worldwide release schedule
The inspection began on a non-obligatory basis this Tuesday. The Decemberben becomes mandatory in the three pilot countries already mentioned.
Starting Q1 2026, all global users will need to verify their age to access chat. The company reported that the AI’s accuracy generally varies by up to two years for people between the ages of 5 and 25.
Lawsuit reactions and correlations
In 2025, attorneys general Kentucky, Louisiana and Flórida initiated legal action or investigation against gaming platform.
A virtual demonstration organized by the NGO Szülók Együtt Action, which demands greater protection for minors, was scheduled for Tuesday.