Bluesky Rolls Out Age Verification For Ohio Users

Bluesky Rolls Out Age Verification For Ohio Users

Bluesky Rolls Out Age Verification For Users In Ohio Bluesky rolls out age verification for users in Ohio this week, marking its latest step to comply with state-specific online safety laws. The decentralized social network, often compared to X and Threads, confirmed the rollout via its Bluesky Safety account and an update to last month’s blog post. Image Credits:NurPhoto / Contributor / Getty Images The move comes as Ohio joins other states like South Dakota and Wyoming in enforcing stricter online safety regulations. Starting September 29, users in Ohio must verify their age before accessing certain types of adult content on the platform. Why Bluesky Is Adding Age Verification In Ohio The decision is directly tied to Ohio’s new law aimed at protecting children from harmful online content, including pornography. To comply, Bluesky will require Ohio-based users to submit proof of age through Kids Web Services (KWS) , the company’s chosen verification partner. KWS provides multiple ways to ve…