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Will face scanning stop under-18s watching porn?

Porn websites might soon be forced to scan users’ faces to make sure they are over 18. It’s one of the measures suggested by Ofcom, as it enforces the Online Safety Act. This legislation, which became law in September, requires social-media sites and search engines to protect children from harmful content on the internet.

The problem of children watching porn is huge. The average age

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