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LOS ANGELES — Twitch has begun verifying the ages of users logging in from United Kingdom IP addresses, according to a Tuesday report from Dexerto.
The streaming platform is the latest to implement strict age verification procedures following the rollout of the Online Safety Act. Under the new rules, U.K. regulator Ofcom requires digital platforms to ensure users pass either a facial scan or submit personal information before gaining access.
“Twitch and k-ID (a third-party vendor we partner with to verify your age) do not store your face scan video selfies,” the company explained. “The video selfie used for facial age estimation is analyzed entirely on your device and will never leave it.”
The move has already drawn backlash. Some Twitch users described the measure as “dystopian,” while others suggested they might stop using the platform altogether.
Adult content creators have long used Twitch to expand their mainstream reach. One prominent example is Amouranth, who streams on both Twitch and Kick and is also an award-winning adult content creator.
