Meta Implements Age Verification for Quest VR Users

Meta has introduced age verification on its Quest VR platform, requiring users to re-enter their birthdates to access age-appropriate content and settings.

Meta now mandates age verification for Quest 2 and 3 users to ensure access to suitable content and privacy settings.
The new policy automatically sets teen profiles to private and introduces parental supervision tools, while preteens require parent-managed accounts.
Users have 30 days to confirm their age, with failure resulting in temporary account suspension until verification is provided.
Meta has developed User Age Group APIs to assist developers in offering age-appropriate experiences, supporting its broader push for industry-wide online safety measures.
The move comes amid Meta's advocacy for app store operators to take the lead in online age verification, while also navigating a complex landscape of state and potential federal regulations.

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