Bluesky, the funky, semi-decentralized Twitter spin-off, is rolling out age verification systems to comply with new regulations instituted in Europe and parts of the U.S. On Wednesday, the platform announced that it was expanding its verification systems in South Dakota and Wyoming.

The United Kingdom’s Online Safety Act created new requirements for platforms that want to operate within its borders, including steps to reduce the visibility of certain kinds of content that may not be age-appropriate for children. In July, Bluesky announced age verification checks for British users, as part of its compliance process with that law. In the U.S., meanwhile, the site has launched verification systems to deal with similar online safety laws that have popped up over the past few years, and whic

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