[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]

![newscientist Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:24/cr:twitter::19658826.png) New Scientist [@newscientist](/creator/twitter/newscientist) on x 4.4M followers
Created: 2025-07-26 12:17:12 UTC

If you are in the UK, you will soon need to verify your age to access certain online services. The new law behind the measures is intended to protect children from harmful content, but its impacts could be much wider.

![](https://pbs.twimg.com/card_img/1948465098827464715/quAdi6SN?format=jpg&name=800x419)

XXXXXX engagements

![Engagements Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/p:tweet::1949081567705420117/c:line.svg)

[Post Link](https://x.com/newscientist/status/1949081567705420117)