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Written by Lisa Manns — founder, educator, and mother of six. Originally published on Substack. Read here, subscribe there.
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Minors under 18 using the internet without proper age verification can significantly affect the insurance industry — fro...
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Kids lying about their age online isn't just a safety concern — it's a $4.5B annual waste in misdirected ad spend. With ...
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After the Big Tech Senate hearings, apologies were made and tears were shed. But what actions followed? Lisa Manns asks ...
Read on SubstackThe gaming industry faces a formidable challenge: ensuring age-appropriate access while complying with COPPA, CIPA, BIPA...
Read on SubstackSocial media platforms must ensure a safe, age-appropriate environment for minors while complying with COPPA, FCRA, and ...
Read on SubstackAn AI-enhanced age verification tool for minors represents a substantial revenue opportunity across social media, gaming...
Read on SubstackThe education and EdTech industries must ensure safe, compliant digital learning environments. AI-powered age verificati...
Read on SubstackFor investors and VCs across EdTech, social media, gaming, and fintech — the unrestricted access of minors to age-inappr...
Read on SubstackPlatforms like Fortnite, Minecraft, and Roblox face controversy over adult-oriented in-game activities accessible to min...
Read on SubstackAdult entertainment, gambling, and substance platforms face unique challenges protecting minors. AI-powered age verifica...
Read on SubstackA 20-year timeline of COPPA fines, GDPR penalties, and cybersecurity costs caused by minors accessing platforms under fa...
Read on SubstackThe average age to start a social media profile is now 10 years old. Social platforms market their ad tools on demograph...
Read on SubstackMost parents sign school registration forms without reading them. What they don't know: FERPA allows schools to sell and...
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