"Five member countries are already experimenting with the solution this year, but they don't all seem to be on the same page. France and Denmark are far ahead, while Greece, Spain, and Italy are lagging."
"The US model shows the risks of age verification based on massive collection and analysis of identifying data. This highlights the need for a European alternative, one that shifts the concept to another level."
"Brussels is promoting an open source architecture, leaving room for both member states and market players to publish national or derivative versions."
Five member countries are experimenting with a digital wallet for age verification, but France and Denmark are ahead of Greece, Spain, and Italy. Experts express skepticism about meeting the established timeline. Yoti and Persona are key players in the European market, with Yoti used by TikTok and Persona by platforms like Roblox. Persona's model is data-intrusive, raising concerns about privacy. The EU seeks a model that verifies age without revealing personal data, promoting an open-source architecture for member states and market players to develop solutions.
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