Bluesky will introduce age verification features for users in the UK to comply with UK laws requiring platforms with adult content to confirm users' ages.
The company will use Epic games' Kids Web Services for the age verification checks, offering options like face scans, ID scans, or credit card verification.
Users in the UK who do not verify their age will lose access to direct messaging and adult content shared on Bluesky.
The UK's Online Safety Act mandates age verification for platforms with adult content, set to take effect on July 25, while similar measures in the US have faced criticism for privacy concerns.