Two seconds to safer online spaces.

Today we are joined by Elad Schindler, Product Manager of AU10TIX, sharing some details about their free assessment tool and readiness guide to help organizations navigate child safety age assurance compliance. Ben discusses some unintended consequences of age verification laws. Dave's got a look at the government’s recent acquisition of a stake in Intel.

While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal advice on any of the topics we cover, please contact your attorney.

Links to today's stories:

‘Scan your face’ laws for the web are having unexpected consequences

The Legal Bases for Government Stakes in Private Firms

AU10TIX Launches Free Assessment Tool and Readiness Guide to Help Organizations Navigate Child Safety Age Assurance Compliance

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