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EU Reference Launch
Expected release of the EU's standardized age verification implementation.
Discord Testing
Discord announces it will begin testing age verification for select users.
Australia 16+ Law
Australia mandates social media platforms ensure users are over 16.
UK & France Mandates
Implementation of age verification for adult content pages begins.
Discord has launched age verification testing in response to a wave of international legislation requiring platforms to strictly gate access for minors. Governments in Australia, the UK, and France are leading a shift toward mandatory 'age assurance' technologies that balance safety with user privacy.
India and France have officially elevated their bilateral relationship to a 'Special Global Strategic Partnership,' placing artificial intelligence, defense technology, and clean energy at the center of their cooperation. The move signals a major shift toward technological sovereignty and a shared vision for ethical AI development between the two nations.