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This episode was originally published last December.

Australia is the first country to block under-16s from social media -- and age-verification AI could be a crucial tool in the ban. We spoke to our journalist who has been to the industry-leader’s HQ to find out if the technology actually works. And if it does, could the UK follow suit?

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Guests:

Mark Sellman, Technology Correspondent, The Times.
Helen Rumbelow, Feature Writer, The Times.

Host: Manveen Rana.

Producer: Sam Chantarasak.

Further reading: Can AI tell if a teen lies about their age?

Clips: ABC News, 10 News First Australia, BBC Radio 4.

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