tech
April 20, 2026
Age Verification App for Internet Content Access Almost Ready
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the application for age verification to allow or block access to "certain content" on the Internet is "technically ready and citizens will be able to use it soon."

TL;DR
- A new application for age verification is technically ready.
- The app will allow or block access to certain internet content.
- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced its readiness.
- Citizens will be able to use the application soon.