"While Bluesky, like others, understands that governments are trying to mitigate the risks for kids using the internet, poorly-written and overly broad laws like the one in Mississippi made it difficult to comply. That law would have required Blueksy to verify all users, not just those trying to access age-restricted content, and obtain parental consent for users under 18. Its penalties are also hefty at up to $10,000 per user."
"The startup previously explained that its small team doesn't have the resources to make the substantial technical changes needed to comply with Mississippi's law. This resulted in its unfortunate decision to bow out in the state entirely, leaving larger competitors, like Meta, to continue their dominance. By comparison, Bluesky said the laws in South Dakota and Wyoming offer a better solution."
Bluesky blocked its service in Mississippi after the state's age assurance law would have required verifying all users and obtaining parental consent for those under 18, with penalties up to $10,000 per user. The startup said its small team lacked resources to implement the required technical changes, prompting withdrawal from the state. For South Dakota and Wyoming, Bluesky will allow users to verify age via Kids Web Services (KWS), offering options like payment cards, identity documents, or anonymous facial age estimation. Bluesky is also using KWS to meet the U.K. Online Safety Act's similar requirements.
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