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Episode 83 - Smile! ESRB Turns To Facial Age Estimation Tech For Age Verification
Episode 83 - Smile! ESRB Turns To Facial Age Estimation Tech For Age Verification
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Length:
70 minutes
Released:
Jul 28, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
This week, reports surfaced that the Entertainment Software Ratings Board is partnering with Yoti, a digital identity firm, to use facial age estimation tech to check the ages of users. Even though the ESRB later clarified that this technology is intended to be used on parents rather than children, concerns over the tech don't stop there. We discuss the issues surrounding this innovation and wonder... what problem is this really meant to solve?We'll also be talking about the news that Microsoft is finally done making Xbox One games, how Activision is suing a music critic over a TikTok pizza clip, and how Microsoft's latest Xbox marketing stunt is a pizza-scented controller.Finally, class is in session with Professor Ryebread in our Gaming History 101 segment. In this episode, we're looking at the history of racing video games.We love our sponsors! Please help us support those who support us!- Check out the Retro Game Club Podcast at linktr.ee/retrogameclub- Visit the Leetist Podcast at linktr.ee/LeetistPodcast- Connect with CafeBTW at linktr.ee/cafebtwHosts: @wrytersview, @donniegretro, @retrogamebrews Opening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli TakanenPatron theme: "Chiptune Boss" by @donniegretroClosing theme: "Gamers Week Full-Length Theme" by Akseli TakanenSupport the show
Released:
Jul 28, 2023
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